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.
Paula
January 25, 2016 by
Life can be so cruel sometimes. A 28 year old single mother succumbed to cancer leaving behind two small children and a heartbroken family. How does one provide solace to a 4 year old, except to hold him close? His life will certainly never be the … [Continue reading]
Blind
January 21, 2016 by
We should be more like the children at our Montessori Schools. They are blind to differences in the color of skin, blind to the ethnic prejudices that divide nations, blind to the stereotypes that most us hold in our heads and hearts. And they are … [Continue reading]
Inspired Learning. Inspired Teaching.
January 20, 2016 by
Textbook learning and textbook teaching are passé, especially for graduate education. Too many students are driven by grades and completing assignments, as opposed to the meaningful acquisition of knowledge. The flaw is in the system. I am a … [Continue reading]
