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.
Rest Well Jim
December 19, 2019 by
Dr. James Krause, a good friend and colleague for over twenty years, passed away unexpectedly. Jim was a brilliant teacher, an accountant extraordinaire and a good family man. Jim was really a Marketing guy. We collaborated on one unique research … [Continue reading]
The Lost Foursome
December 18, 2019 by
The three dogs look at me with utter confusion, “where is she?” I look at them with the same lost look. She left for India to take care of her ailing parents and to spend what might be their last Christmas together. Small comfort for the pups, as … [Continue reading]
Not There
December 17, 2019 by
As I stood on the tee box, staring down the fairway, my last swing thought was “don’t go left”. I swung the club, and hit the ball way right. Mission accomplished — I didn’t hit it left. Why didn’t I tell myself to try and hit the ball right down … [Continue reading]
Time Flies
December 16, 2019 by
I had lunch today with a former student, and now banker, who sat in my classes twenty three years ago. I also got an email from a young lady who reached out to me after twenty five years. Now these good people are family men and women with grown up … [Continue reading]
