LIVE with The Famous Dr AL and Dr. Emilio Justo

Overcoming Obstacles with Dr. Emilio Justo Introduction Host: Dr. Allen Lycka Guest: Dr. Emilio Justo, 35-year veteran of ophthalmology and cosmetic surgery, international TEDx speaker, master teacher, and thought leader. Early Life and Journey to the USA Dr. Justo arrived in the USA as a Cuban refugee at age three.His family escaped Cuba via Mexico and were aided by the Central Christian Church in Gary, Indiana.Dr. Justo's father worked two jobs, and his mother, a doctorate in education, re-earned her qualifications in the USA. Overcoming Severe Acne Dr. Justo developed severe acne conglobata in high school, leading to multiple surgeries and hospitalizations.Despite these challenges, he excelled academically, becoming valedictorian of his high school class. Academic and Professional Achievements Graduated from the University of Michigan’s six-year pre-medical program at age 23.Completed his ophthalmology residency in Washington, DC, at 27.Established his practice in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1989, and has diversified into ocular plastics and cosmetic surgery. The Importance of Delayed Gratification Dr. Justo emphasizes the value of self-discipline, perseverance, and delayed gratification.He believes in working hard for success and teaching these principles to his children and youth. TEDx Speaker Journey Dr. Justo's TEDx talk, "Delayed Gratification: Your Superpower to Success," achieved over 5 million views and was listed as the third most viewed TEDx talk of 2023.He discusses the rigorous process of applying and being accepted to TEDx and the impact of his message. Balancing Work and Family Dr. Justo acknowledges the challenges of balancing a demanding career and family life.He reflects on the importance of family support and the need to adapt and find balance as life progresses. Living a Fantastic Life Dr. Justo credits his fantastic life to resilience, hard work, and a positive outlook.He values the lessons learned from overcoming challenges and the support of his family. Contact Information Personal Website: Dr. Emilio JustoToll-Free Number: 1-877-545-8800 Closing Remarks Dr. Lycka appreciates Dr. Justo's insights and contributions.Listeners are encouraged to take the Life Quality Assessment at Life Quality Assessment. BIO: Emilio Justo, MD is a 35-year veteran of ophthalmology and cosmetic surgery, along with being a 2x international TEDx speaker, Master Teacher and Thought Leader. While arriving in the USA as a Cuban refugee at age three, Dr. Justo is an ardent advocate of the superpowers of Self-Discipline, Resilience and Delayed Gratification, not to mention the "Obsession Advantage" to unprecedented success. Dr Emilio Justo and his wife, Allison, reside in Paradise Valley, Arizona along with their beloved three teenage children. Social Media: http://dremiliojusto.com/ Follow Dr. Emilio Justo on your favorite social media platform for daily inspiration, guidance, & fun: @DrEmilioJusto @DrJusto @emiliojustomd @emiliojustomd @emiliojustomd