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.
Peak of Excellence
August 24, 2018 by
We should not judge people by their peak of excellence; but by the distance they have traveled from the point where they started. — Henry Ward Beecher … [Continue reading]
The Forever Journey
August 23, 2018 by
Just when we think we have it right, the train gets derailed, just a tad. It’s a gentle reminder that “Excellence” is a journey, not a destination. The message is simple. Don’t rest on you laurels. Push hard everyday to pursue this elusive … [Continue reading]
The Joys of Childhood
August 22, 2018 by
I take immense pleasure in showering our teachers’ children with toys and gifts, and dollar bills to buy ice-cream. It’s my way of “buying” my way into their little, innocent hearts. Small tokens of joy for all of us. My children are all grown up, … [Continue reading]
The Language of Children
August 21, 2018 by
We had three children in the house. The Canadian siblings, 12-year old Dhruv and six-year old Sara, were meeting their cousin from India, 20-month old toddler Shaira, for the very first time. Expectedly, each day was a circus of entertainment – … [Continue reading]
