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.
Happy Birthday Ma
December 16, 2014 by
“Unfortunately, we belong to a club of people who have lost loved ones”’, was a comment a friend made to me years ago. I struggle, every day, with the loss of my parents. While my Dad was the patriarch, my ‘Ma’ was the glue that held our family … [Continue reading]
Find Your Therapy
December 15, 2014 by
Here are my five forms of therapy which I must have to keep me grounded and sane. Loving on my three crazy dogs.The Bichon's give me no room to stretch out on my bed and the Basset-hound who leaves me smelly surprises all over my tiled floors. I … [Continue reading]
Our Future Leaders
December 12, 2014 by
Our little Liam, a four year old, hopped out of his car during morning arrivals, lunch box in tow. He was told that his favorite teacher, Ms. Karen, was unwell and would not be in class. On hearing that, his eyes got bigger and he started running … [Continue reading]
From the Archives — December 2013
December 11, 2014 by
The following post is from the blog archives from a year ago (originally posted on December 3, 2013 http://www.5oclockreflections.com/over-promise-over-deliver/). I have always taught my students to under promise and over deliver. It's the … [Continue reading]
