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.
Those Who Live in Glass Houses…
There are those among us, for whom nothing is ever good enough. The tendency is to spend more time peeking into, and passing value judgments on other peoples’ lives instead of getting our own homes in order. The problem manifests itself across the … [Continue reading]
The Death of Common Sense
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires banks to have braille instructions at their drive through windows. Government regulation requires us to have seven handicap access toilets at each Montessori school when we have never had a child … [Continue reading]
Conspiracy Theory
A big jumbo jet disappears in mid-flight. The pundits explore the conspiracy theories that run the gamut from a hijacking to a deliberate disappearance. The accident theory has lost credence, even though the plane has been missing for more than a … [Continue reading]
Celebrate Green
The rivers and the beer are green! The festivities have a green tinge in attire and foods! The St. Patrick's day celebration may have a religious significance in some countries, but the world over it is about celebrating a day that is now … [Continue reading]