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.

My Old Girl

It is imprudent to discuss and draw attention to a lady’s age, unless she happens to be of the four legged variety. My Bichon, Emma Elsie Rose, is almost 15. She joined our family as an eight week old puppy and has been an integral part of our family … [Continue reading]

Cultural Myopia

Harvard and MIT have sued the current administration for banning international students who are taking online classes.  This is cultural myopia at its worst. International students add so much to the social fabric of our country. They represent, … [Continue reading]

Simply Brilliant

Our human compassion binds us the one to the other – not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future.Nelson Mandela … [Continue reading]

#montessoristrong

How does a small business survive during these difficult times? What gives? Who’s loyal? How do we manage the budget? How long will this last? Then you get #montessoristrong. Gather a group of incredibly talented women, and harness the brilliance … [Continue reading]