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.
That First Day
January 22, 2019 by
More than three decades in a classroom, yet there is something about that first day of the semester. A twinge of nervous energy, a few butterflies in the gut, and measured excitement about what might lie in store. Some of these … [Continue reading]
Ultimately, Truth Wins!
January 18, 2019 by
Great is the power of steady misrepresentation; but the history of science shows that fortunately this power does not long endureCharles Darwin … [Continue reading]
Cerro Dragon
January 17, 2019 by
A two hour boat ride took us across the deep blue ocean, to Cerro Dragon, a remote island in the Galápagos Archipelago. Raw, rustic, uninhabited, except for the local species that make it their home. Marine iguanas, giant turtles, brightly … [Continue reading]
The Galapagos
January 16, 2019 by
Narrow streets dot this piece of paradise, on one of the 43 islands in the Galapagos, where marine iguanas and giant turtles make their homes. And when I say giant, I mean humongous. Some of these gentle giants weigh 700 pounds and live over a 150 … [Continue reading]
