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.

The Rites of Passage

Saturday will signal the end of a four year journey for a number of my students, as they graduate from college and move into the next phase of their lives. Reality is right around the corner, whether they are prepared for it or not. I marvel at … [Continue reading]

The End of an Era

Three stalwarts of The University of Tampa, retired today. Judi, Jim and Mary Anne served the university for a combined 86 years. Jim gave 43 years of his life to teach students, impact lives, and grow an institution from a sapling to an institution … [Continue reading]

Jockeying for Position

It's that time of year when some students jockey for position for grades. It's rarely the good ones who work hard all year. It is usually the few who are on the margin to meet GPA requirements, to graduate, or to convince Mom and Dad that the tuition … [Continue reading]

Words of Wisdom

Givers advance our world. Takers advance themselves and hold our world back. — Simon Sinek … [Continue reading]