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.

From the Archives — August 2014

Keep Your Focus (originally posted August 7, 2014 http://www.5oclockreflections.com/keep-your-focus/) Too many companies try to be all things, to all people. Terms such as "integrated solutions" and "one stop shop" have come to mean that we … [Continue reading]

Equitable Pay

There are some in academe who believe that all professors should be paid the same, irrespective of their field of specialization. A little bit like yours truly wanting to be paid as much as as a brain surgeon because we are both "Doctors". By title? … [Continue reading]

A New Journey

Montessorian Minds Blog

By Laurie March 2001 marked the beginning of our Montessori journey. Dreams became reality as we opened the doors of our first school with just a handful of children. The children’s wide-eyed excitement and anticipation of new discoveries mirrored … [Continue reading]

Words of Wisdom

A gem from Mark Cuban on Shark Tank: As an entrepreneur, never take advice from someone who does not have to live with the consequences Brilliant. … [Continue reading]