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.

Looking Back. Moving Forward.

She was consumed by a nervous energy as we ran spreadsheets, raised money, and meandered through the maze of bureaucracy to build our first school. I remember peeping in, as my young children slept soundly, wondering if I was jeopardizing their … [Continue reading]

Focus on the Road

The past few days, when I hit the road, I have spent an inordinate amount of time looking at the driving habits of people behind the wheel. A scary majority of them are on their cell phones. Texting, and talking on their phones, jeopardizing their … [Continue reading]

The Little Things

A gentle touch, a reassuring smile, a much anticipated message — little things that matter. The devil is in the detail. We must teach ourselves, and those around us, that we must sweat the small stuff. We must learn to treat people the way that … [Continue reading]

Words of Wisdom

Try not to become a person of success, but rather try to become a person of value. — Albert Einstein … [Continue reading]