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.
A Mixed Bag
January 7, 2020 by
It’s been a mixed bag this holiday season. Deep personal loss and a celebration of family and togetherness. Sorrow and happiness. Heartbreak and sheer exhilaration. Today we hit the ground running with new energy, and with a deeper focus on taking … [Continue reading]
A Tribute to Sammy (1923-2020)
January 6, 2020 by
To generations of students at an elite British boarding school in India, he was “Sammy”. Mr. Edward Samuel — teacher, pianist, hunter, fisherman, all around good guy. He taught math for over 40 years at one the finest schools in the country. Maybe I … [Continue reading]
Make Mistakes
January 2, 2020 by
I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You're doing things you've never … [Continue reading]
Adan
December 31, 2019 by
Eight year old Adan played in the mud as his Dad washed my car at the local car wash. We chatted about school and his favorite subject — Math. His Mom and Dad spoke little English. Adan was fluent. He wanted a nerf gun and Legos for … [Continue reading]
