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.
President Dilma Rousseff
March 19, 2015 by
You know a country is in trouble when the President is the laughing stock of the nation. "She can't talk in complete sentences." "She is an idiot." "The President does not understand economics, or anything else for that matter." Direct quotes from … [Continue reading]
Casa Do Pontal Museum, RIO
March 18, 2015 by
While I don't have an artistic bone in my body, I am fascinated by art, and the creative genius of local artisans. I had the privilege of visiting the Casa Do Pontal Museum, about an hours drive outside of RIO. The museum is a tribute to … [Continue reading]
RIO 2016
March 17, 2015 by
The Olympics are coming to RIO in 2016. 42 world championships will be at stake over 17 days, as over 10,000 athletes from 205 countries vie to be crowned as Olympic champions. The Olympics are watched by a global audience of 4.8 billion people, and … [Continue reading]
Favela’s of Rio
March 16, 2015 by
Nestled into the steep hillsides with magnificent views of Rio's beautiful beaches and the Atlantic ocean are the Favela's -- home to the poor of Brazil. The largest Favela (slum) is Rocinha, home to some 50,000 people. The image above shows the … [Continue reading]
