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.

Rainbows

The vibrant colors of the rainbow are a marvel of nature.  More importantly, they are a symbol of hope and the promise that the best is yet to come.   Rainbows are good for the soul, as they signal that all will be well, that the storm … [Continue reading]

Eulogize the Living

We gather in places of worship and pray for the departed.  We sing the praises of the men and women who have left us, celebrating their virtues and the very essence of their lives.   I think we should not wait for people to pass.  I … [Continue reading]

Age is Just a Number

She is 67.  She is a power lifter, and is now the Gold Medalist in her age group in the sport. Meet Marsha Stanton — power lifter, retired agricultural scientist with a PhD to boot, and an adventure seeker.   Marsha  now holds the record … [Continue reading]

The “A” Team

It takes vision, divine intervention, and an incredible team of educators to help us build on our Montessori legacy. Rohini and I are blessed to have the “A” Team in our corner.   Laurie, Jacky, Hitika, Erika and Chris lead the ship and live … [Continue reading]