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.
Super Confused
My recent emergency visit to the Wal-Mart Super Center in Sun City, reminded me why I don’t shop at the giant retailer. The store was crowded, dirty and, “stuffed” to the ceiling with every imaginable type of merchandise, except the electric kettle … [Continue reading]
Research Day at UT
I was very impressed by the student research day at The University of Tampa (UT) this past Friday. It was rewarding to see faculty collaborative efforts shine through in student projects. Poster displays ranged from risk assessment in different … [Continue reading]
Market Clutter
The liquor shelf was packed with over 50 varieties of vodka. As I browsed the selection, I couldn't help but think,"how different could vodka possibly be?" Each bottle designed to look more unique than the other, enticing the buyer by its visual … [Continue reading]
Star Struck
The IIFA Awards (The Bollywood Oscars) are part of the social calendar this week in my home town of Tampa, Florida. As a self-proclaimed Bollywood junkie, I love the onslaught of Hindi movie stars on the city but balked at the price tag that is more … [Continue reading]