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 Dog Whisperer

Young Molly is getting trained on how to walk while on a leash, at heal, and not jump on everyone who comes into the home. The truth is that dog training is more about training the humans than it is about training the animal. Smart dogs are a … [Continue reading]

Happiness

Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance and order and rhythm and harmony. —Thomas Merton, A Trappist Monk … [Continue reading]

Learning Through Art

Monet eloquently stated “My garden is my most beautiful master piece.” This is the motivation we use to describe the Art and Nature Exhibit we do each year during the Spring time. We pride ourselves on having the most comprehensive art program in the … [Continue reading]

Lessons From the Gym

My trainer has a way of pushing me through sheer exhaustion, for completing those last few reps, when my energy tank is running on empty. The key is to push hard, and then some, because the sense of accomplishment when the workout is done is … [Continue reading]