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.
TSA Agents
May 5, 2017 by
Overheard a young Dad talking to his 6 year old son, just past airport security, referring to TSA Agents -- "don't ever be like them. These are the people who no one wants to hire." … [Continue reading]
Reactive Thinking. Minimal Action.
May 4, 2017 by
Certainly, the cream rises to the top. The high performers never have to tell others how hard they work. Where their passion lies. Day in and day out, they focus on the grind, rarely thinking of rewards. And then there are the bean counters, the … [Continue reading]
Nathan
May 2, 2017 by
It was 2001. A small sign went on our construction site — "Coming Soon, the Brandon Montessori School". My husband and I were so nervous, as our hopes, our dreams and aspirations were tied into this special endeavor, along with the little bit of … [Continue reading]
Inseparable
May 1, 2017 by
I just read the story of a Chicago couple dying within an hour of each other, after being married 69 years. Teresa died at 12:10 a.m. aged 89, while her husband, 91-year-old Isaac, died at 12:50 a.m.They were holding hands when she passed away and he … [Continue reading]
