As a young boy, Dr. Emilio M. Justo fled Fidel Castro’s oppressive regime with his family, carrying nothing but hope and the determination to build a better life. That journey shaped the values that define him today—resilience, discipline, and a deep belief in the power of delayed gratification. By the age of 23, Dr. Justo earned his medical degree, from the University of Michigan, completed his ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery training by 27, and soon after opened the doors to his own practice. Now a two-time TEDx speaker with a global following, Dr. Justo’s talks… “Delayed Gratification: Your Superpower to Success” and “The Obsession Advantage to Unprecedented Success, have touched the lives of millions. With over 10 million views combined and his latest talk ranked the #1 TEDx video of 2024, Today we discuss his bestselling book, The Power of Pause: Mastering Delayed Gratification Towards Success. Through his story and his work, Dr. Justo reminds us that no matter where we start; with perseverance, passion, and a willingness to wait for what truly matters, success, and living a life with meaning can be possible.
