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.
Genuinely Good People
May 5, 2024 by
I was touched to spend an evening with Jim and Celia Ferman at their home, for a glass of wine and a great conversation. Jim and Celia are among some of my favorite people. Jim built one of the most successful network of Ferman auto … [Continue reading]
Ignorance is Bliss
May 2, 2024 by
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Merton … [Continue reading]
The Minimalists
May 1, 2024 by
They sit in positions of power, or work in the shadows of the high performers. They do the least amount of work required to get by. They rarely make any mistakes, because they rarely make any decisions. They are “nice” people, or so … [Continue reading]
The Blame Game
April 29, 2024 by
It doesn’t really matter who is at fault — human nature dictates we point fingers at others. Someone has to take the fall for a missed assignment. In the service business, the customer plays the “I am always right” card with alarming … [Continue reading]
