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.
Minutia
August 26, 2021 by
Try not to get too caught up in the irrelevant minutia that is a part of our daily lives. Focus on the big picture and sweat the stuff that is worth sweating. Inconsequential details that generate negative energy need to fall by the … [Continue reading]
Year 32
August 24, 2021 by
Today I kick off my 32nd year at The University of Tampa. The classroom continues to be my temple of learning. The brash young prof is now an older seasoned veteran. I now mentor the young profs that join the ranks, and am a keeper of … [Continue reading]
Don’t Be Miserable in Advance
August 23, 2021 by
It’s ruinous for the soul to be anxious about the future and miserable in advance of misery, engulfed by anxiety that the things it desires might remain its own until the very end. For such a soul will never be at rest — by longing for things to come … [Continue reading]
Stalemate
August 18, 2021 by
When bureaucrats create a one size fits all, they really create a size that fits no one. I have dealt with this in government, in higher education, and large corporations. As Chris Fussell wisely stated, “In any bureaucracy, there's a … [Continue reading]
