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.

Academic Integrity

Students cheating to get better grades, or having others do their work, is disturbing at multiple levels. As an educator, it’s where I draw the line. No freebies. No do-overs. No exceptions. Students must earn an education, not buy one.  The … [Continue reading]

He Said. She Said.

Welcome to the Verizon world of customer disservice. Everyone speaks a different language, and tells a different story. The reality and promises keep changing, and the rules are open to interpretation. When “He Said, She Said” becomes the rule of the … [Continue reading]

Something About Puppies

He was so tired, that he snuggled into the nook of my arm and was fast asleep. There is something about puppies that tug at the heart strings and give innocence a new meaning.  Meet the new little English Labrador Puppy in our life, who is … [Continue reading]

Friday Chuckles

A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husbandMichel de Montaigne … [Continue reading]