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.
Working Behind the Scenes
June 12, 2013 by
I was driving through Plant City today and saw Mexican workers burning the plastic in the strawberry fields, getting ready to till the soil for the next harvest of fruits and vegetables. I have always been quietly impressed with the Mexican work … [Continue reading]
Celebrating Graduation
June 11, 2013 by
The pre-schoolers and kindergartners at our Montessori school graduated today. The smiling faces of the children and their parents said it all. Every graduation — preschool or College — brings new hope and new challenges. For the young children it … [Continue reading]
Attitude of Gratitude
June 9, 2013 by
I recently had dinner with my friend Dru, who I had not seen in 15 years. Dru goes to work at 5am every morning so he can get home early to take care of a 10 year old girl with a severe mental and physical disability. Coincidentally, I met Chris … [Continue reading]
The Carrot
June 8, 2013 by
It's a little after 5pm and I just sat down at my tablet. I have been struggling a little today to get my thoughts put together cohesively. I knew there would be days like this. I have to write and push through even when I don't have my "A" … [Continue reading]
