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.

Find Your Road

“People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.” Dalai Lama Find and travel your own road. Sometimes it’s just better that way.  … [Continue reading]

A Simple Life

They live in the small villages that dot the hillside. They grow rice and wheat, and run small shops in the local Bazar. They clearly don’t dream of being rich — and if they did, those dreams have given way to a sharper focus on … [Continue reading]

The Dalai Lama

Our world could certainly do with a liberal dose of compassion and kindness. More so, as we look at the vitriol rhetoric and senseless violence everywhere we turn. Being blessed by His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, was a surprisingly spiritual … [Continue reading]

Homeward Bound

The sights, the sounds and the smells of India are unique in every sense of the word. In a good way, it is an assault on ones senses. The trip home was good for my soul and for my psyche. I spent twelve incredible days surrounded by family, and those … [Continue reading]