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.

Conquer Your Fears

Conquering your fears doesn’t mean getting rid of them once and for all.  It means deciding to face them as often as you need to so nothing gets in the way of living the life you want. Angela Duckworth … [Continue reading]

Celebrating the Holidays

This past weekend, over a hundred of us celebrated  at the Montessori staff holiday party.  The love, the camaraderie, and the spirit of the holidays permeated the air.  The culture shone through, as our tribe embraced the occasion. … [Continue reading]

The Little Signs

The ornaments on the tree are a gentle reminder of dear Judi who has passed.  The cardinal sighting reminds a loved one of her Dad who walks the heavens. The intense conversations, and the things I say, that remind me that I am turning into my … [Continue reading]

The Path We Choose

If we always take the path of least resistance, if we embrace inertia, if we never leap, if we never accept accountability for our choices, how can we find any triumph in our victories or any remorse in our losses? Allison Winn Scotch … [Continue reading]