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.
National Signing Day
I got a rare glimpse into the inside world of high school athletics and how it takes an extended family to turn boys into young men. National Signing Day is a rites of passage for high school football players as they declare their allegiance to … [Continue reading]
Feel the Love
Rohini celebrated a special birthday yesterday and we were both touched by the love that came her way from the Montessori children, her dedicated teachers, our family and her friends. We tend to lose sight of how loved we are and how much we are … [Continue reading]
A New Normal
This blog has been a three year labor of love, fueled by many bottles of wine during that time. The daily routine was predictable — open a fine bottle of wine, relish the bouquet and settle in to write as I sipped on my first glass. Most days I was … [Continue reading]
Winning Graciously
After watching a classic 5 set match in the men's Australian Open tournament, my respect for Roger Federer grew by leaps and bounds. It was not only the quality of tennis, but the grace with which he accepted the winners trophy that was heart … [Continue reading]