Meet Tyler. It’s late on a Thursday night, and he’s slumped in his office chair, exhausted from endless hours of work. As the senior vice president of marketing at a fast-growing tech company in San Francisco, Tyler has poured himself into a high-profile rebranding project, only to see slow results. His frustration at work bleeds into his personal life, straining his relationships and wellbeing. Caught in a cycle of instant gratification, Tyler struggles to find patience for the long-term success he desires.
In this episode, Jay is joined by Dr. Emilio Justo, an award-winning TEDx speaker, surgeon, and bestselling author of The Power of Pause: Mastering Delayed Gratification for Lasting Success. Drawing from his personal journey as an immigrant from Cuba and his professional expertise, Dr. Justo offers profound insights into how delayed gratification, resilience, and a positive obsession can unlock potential and create a fulfilling life. Together, they discuss Tyler’s challenges and provide actionable strategies to reframe his mindset and cultivate balance in his work and personal life.
Dr. Justo highlights the importance of celebrating temporary setbacks as part of the process, embracing the “Cuban triad” of self-discipline, resilience, and delayed gratification. If you’ve ever struggled with impatience, burnout, or an addiction to quick wins, this conversation is filled with inspiring takeaways to help you master the power of pause and achieve lasting success.
Notable Quotes
“Temporary steps back are not failures-they’re part of the process.” - Dr. Emilio Justo
“The power of pause recharges your ability to keep moving forward.” - Dr. Emilio Justo
“True success requires time, patience, and persistence.” - Jay Abbasi
About Our Guest
Dr. Emilio Justo is a renowned TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and practicing medical surgeon with over 36 years of experience. His TEDx talk Unleashing The Drive Within: The Obsession Advantage ranked as the #3 TEDx talk globally in 2023. Dr. Justo’s book The Power of Pause serves as a guide to mastering delayed gratification as a means to achieve lasting success. Born in Cuba and immigrating to the U.S. as a child, Dr. Justo credits his success to the “Cuban triad” of self-discipline, resilience, and patience. Today, he inspires leaders and professionals worldwide through his talks, writings, and appearances on platforms like TEDx and podcasts.
Resources and Links
🎙️ Unstuck Podcast
Website: jayabbasi.me/podcast
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mastering-delayed-gratification-for-success/id1757296131?i=1000683755827
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0wVPnABYn9AWc9fM4KM9YG?si=973671bd6ff94b7b
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Dr. Emilio Justo
Book (The Power of Pause: Mastering Delayed Gratification for Lasting Success): dremiliojusto.com/book/
Website: dremiliojusto.com/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/emiliojustomd/
Facebook: DrEmilioJusto/
Instagram: emiliojustomd
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@emiliojustomd
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TH-cam: @DrEmilioJusto
TEDx Unleashing The Drive Within: The Obsession Advantage: th-cam.com/video/EnVp_KTusrA/w-d-xo.html
TEDx Delayed Gratification: Your Superpower to Success: th-cam.com/video/OfOr-HP3QmA/w-d-xo.html
Jay Abbasi
Website: jayabbasi.me/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/
Instagram: jayabbasi_
Facebook: thejayabbasi/
TH-cam: @jayabbasipodcast
Join Us Next Time
On Friday, Jay will dive deeper into the pitfall of instant gratification, focusing on shocking statistics about smartphone usage and its impact on mental and emotional health. Tune in to learn actionable steps for creating boundaries and reclaiming control of your devices to cultivate a life of intentionality and purpose.
Stay inspired, stay resilient, and stay connected to your goals!