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.

“I Am An Adult Now”

As high school graduates hit their 18th birthday, they assume — as if by the wave of  a magic wand — they become adults, and are no longer accountable to their families. Being an adult has less to do with turning 18, and more to do with making … [Continue reading]

Find Your Calling

Rohini and I consider ourselves to be truly blessed, because we love what we do. As educators, we have found our calling, which we pursue with a focused passion and an all out energy that empty's the tank every day. I know a number of people — … [Continue reading]

Words of Wisdom

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From the Archives — July, 2013

The following post is from the blog archives from a year ago. As the summer months wind down, the Fall term is around the corner. Time to get back to work, and challenge young minds! These Lazy Days of Summer (originally posted July 30, 2013 … [Continue reading]