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.

Broken

my dog molly

I wrote a post about Molly, my broken, dysfunctional dog. What I came to realize is that all of us are broken, in our own way.  Yet we seek strength and hope in our daily lives. We flush our insecurities and leverage our strengths. We look … [Continue reading]

Brilliant Insight

Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts.William Bruce Cameron … [Continue reading]

White Glove Service

The term conjures images of exceptional service where the company has you sit back, relax, and they do all the work. They typically include removal of all debris, and leave the premises in pristine condition.   With School Specialty, not so … [Continue reading]

Rainbows

There is something about rainbows that uplift the spirit, and bring with them, a message of hope. While I am certain that there is no pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, there is clearly a promise of a better tomorrow and a brighter future. Maybe … [Continue reading]