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.
Mr. Jerry Divers — Rest in Peace
He was the quintessential gentleman. Always immaculately dressed, he carried himself with a touch of class and polish. Kind, soft spoken and gentle in his manner, he was the epitome of suave elegance. Mr. Jerry Divers passed away recently, and I … [Continue reading]
Words of Wisdom
Evil begins when you start to treat people like things. Terry Pratchett … [Continue reading]
Indecisiveness
Step into the arena. Make the call. Take a decision. Don’t hedge your bets. Failing is better than doing nothing. When we try to please everyone by doing nothing, we end up damaging relationships and lose credibility.Do your research, trust your … [Continue reading]
34. Done.
Today I celebrate 34 years of marriage and 34 years of service as a Professor at The University of Tampa. Talk about getting old! On the personal front, the credit goes to Rohini my life partner for being my rock, and keeping me grounded. The fact … [Continue reading]