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.

The Life of a Teacher

I read Seth Godin's blog, that the "worst" question, a student can ask an educator is, "is this going to be on the test?" I concur. As a career educator, I thought I might add a few more questions and comments that drive me nuts: How long does … [Continue reading]

Making New Business Ideas Work

It's easy to generate spreadsheets that show the promise of the next multimillion dollar company. What is difficult is to create business models that work — to find sustainable solutions to solve real problems. The truth is that most new businesses … [Continue reading]

Less is More

Make a conscious effort to talk less, and to listen more. I love this Japanese saying: "The duck that quacks gets shot". I rest my case, your Honor. … [Continue reading]

Solace

We seek solace in the arms of love, In the familiar. In a warm bed on cold winter nights. We find comfort in old shirts and weather beaten shoes; And in the faded memories of our childhood. I see a heart-broken young man, Seek peace in the … [Continue reading]