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.

Hitika

Meet Hitika.  Loyal, smart, tenacious and kind.  We rarely meet people who embody all these qualities in one person. Don’t let her kindness fool you — she is also tough as nails.   Maybe we have too much history and a common culture.  Rohini … [Continue reading]

Teaching As Art

I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artist and that there are as few as there are any other great artists. Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit.John Steinbeck … [Continue reading]

Dear Daddy

This letter is from your three dogs, Emma, Oscar, and Molly.  You are no fun at all.  We miss Mom and she has been gone less than a day. You spend way too much time on your computer, and way too much time watching the news and drinking … [Continue reading]

Homeward Bound

Rohini is heading home to her roots of simplicity, and the foundation of her very being. Waiting for her in India is an aging Mom and a life time of memories in the beautiful mountains of Kangra.  To a large extent, her childhood home defines … [Continue reading]