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.
Do. Think. Learn
February 4, 2014 by
Experience without reflection is a waste of time. This idea was shared by a former high-school friend. According to T.S. Eliot, "We had the experience but missed the meaning." The notion that we don't learn by doing, but by thinking about what we do, … [Continue reading]
Peddling Education
February 3, 2014 by
The message for my wife, Rohini,was clear: turn in your tuition and fees, file your paperwork, show your marriage license (really?), and someone will contact you. The guidance counselors were clueless, and the left hand had no idea what the right … [Continue reading]
We Remember the Forgettable
January 31, 2014 by
With Super Bowl Sunday around the corner, the football analogy is appropriate. The "winning" moments are engraved in our psyche as indelibly as the missed field goal or the turnover of the ball to the opponent during a winning championship drive. … [Continue reading]
Starting From Why
January 30, 2014 by
You must watch Simon Sinek's TED talk video on 'Starting from Why.' It is required viewing for my entrepreneurship students, and for my executive team at the Montessori schools. The premise is simple but novel. Too many companies focus their time and … [Continue reading]
