Surgeon, Speaker, Storyteller: Dr. Emilio Justo Champions Patience in a Rushed World
In a world where instant satisfaction is the norm and people check their phones over 140 times a day, Dr. Emilio Justo challenges readers to take an unexpected step: stop. His debut solo book, The Power of Pause: Mastering Delayed Gratification for Success, offers a much-needed solution to the chaos of modern life, providing a science-backed guide to mastering patience as the ultimate key to freedom, resilience, and long-term success.
A respected ophthalmologist, cosmetic surgeon, and two-time TEDx speaker based in Phoenix, Dr. Justo combines neuroscience, psychology, and personal storytelling to demonstrate how small, intentional pauses can lead to extraordinary outcomes. His journey from a Cuban refugee to earning his medical degree at just 23 years old reflects the discipline and perspective he now shares with readers who want to regain focus and fulfillment in an age of constant distraction.
“The pause isn’t about doing nothing; it’s about being intentional,” says Dr. Justo. “Every great success starts with the choice to delay gratification. When we stop reacting to every impulse and instead act with awareness, we take control of our future. That’s when peace, purpose, and prosperity begin to align.”
Through insight and practical strategies, The Power of Pause: Mastering Delayed Gratification for Success presents patience not as passivity but as power—a daily practice that turns ambition into achievement and restlessness into results.
Key Highlights of the Book
- A clear, science-backed roadmap for transforming impulsive reactions into thoughtful, measured responses.
- Three actionable steps to build your “patience muscle” through simple, repeatable daily habits.
- Real-world stories of perseverance and resilience that reveal how delayed gratification shapes character and leads to lasting success.
- Fresh insights from leading thinkers who credit their greatest breakthroughs to the discipline of waiting well.
Expert Endorsements
Dr. Justo’s message has been praised by experts across various fields for its clarity, wisdom, and relevance.
“Emilio provides us with an uncommon gift: perspective,” says John A. Tarantino, TEDx speaker and #1 Global TEDx 2023 honoree. “His clearly reasoned views on the importance of delayed gratification are backed up with real-world examples, from our survival instincts to the modern challenge of raising a family. He doesn’t preach; he teaches through patience and powerful reminders that lasting happiness cannot be rushed.”
Ruben Mesa, MD, President of Atrium Health Levine Cancer and Vice Dean at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, adds, “Dr. Emilio Justo has distilled his ‘secret sauce’ of passion, purpose, and discipline—the same formula that has fueled his success in innovation at the Arizona Eye Institute. From his first TEDx talk to this powerful written blueprint, The Power of Pause is a must-read for anyone striving for sustainable excellence.”
The Growing Importance of Patience
As mental resilience, mindfulness, and sustainable success become increasingly important in both business and personal life, Dr. Justo’s message is more relevant than ever. The Power of Pause is more than a book; it is a movement toward slowing down to move forward.
The Power of Pause: Mastering Delayed Gratification for Success is available now in print and audiobook formats at dremiliojusto.com/book.
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