Welcome to 5 O’Clock Reflections, a daily blog by Hemant Rustogi as he explores lessons learned in life, business, and his quest for wisdom. Each month Hemant invites a person who intrigues him, to join him for a 5 pm interview to share their insights over their favorite cocktail. You can learn more here.

Lisbon

Portugal is an ancient culture with a modern day pizzazz.  The cobble stone streets and ceramic facade of old buildings give it a touch of a bygone era.  The old palaces of Sintra and the breathtaking beauty of the Atlantic Ocean give it a … [Continue reading]

The Turmoil Within

She is Russian. Her father who lives in Russia supports the Putin carnage in Ukraine. She can’t understand it.  It is not her world view.  It saddens her to see the blood shed and the dichotomy in perspectives on this war.   Her best friends are … [Continue reading]

The Human Cost of War

In peace, sons bury their fathers. In war, fathers bury their sons.Herodotus … [Continue reading]

Off the Record

We should choose our words wisely.  A patient ear to hear our story, a few cocktails in our system, and the “off the record” conversation takes over. We pour out our hearts and our minds.   News flash — nothing is really ever off the record. … [Continue reading]