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.
Mansour
July 3, 2019 by
He arrived in America in the late 70’s as a refugee from Eritrea, a small country in the Horn of Africa. I plead ignorance — I did not know this country existed. Did you? A civil engineer by trade, we spoke for an hour as we battled the DC … [Continue reading]
The Kindness of Strangers’
July 2, 2019 by
No name, except for the one that hides behind an awkward badge. An unfamiliar face of a stranger. Unknown, unheralded, and a face I will probably never see again. Yet they touch your heart with kindness during difficult times. A gentle touch, a warm … [Continue reading]
“I Wish I Could Do More”
July 1, 2019 by
Slightly built, with a soft voice, she told me she had worked at the hospital for almost four years. “How do you like your job?” I asked her. “I wish I could do more. I feel that I can never do enough to help the people who walk through these doors. … [Continue reading]
Thought for the Day
June 27, 2019 by
Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.Albert Einstein … [Continue reading]
