Fred H Cho

Fred H Cho

Since quitting my full-time job, I’ve built a travel optometry career serving remote communities across Canada. I also write and speak about professionals finding more happiness in work & life.
12
Oct
Bears, Glasses, and the Heart of Rural Optometry

Bears, Glasses, and the Heart of Rural Optometry

Every time I travel for work, I think I’ve seen it all. But Newfoundland always surprises me. As a
3 min read
05
Oct
How a Silent Cello Inspired an Optometrist to Start a 3D Printing Business

How a Silent Cello Inspired an Optometrist to Start a 3D Printing Business

Dr. Vince Gao, a practicing optometrist, wasn’t trying to build a business. He just wanted to fix something. His
4 min read
28
Sep
Design Your Ideal Day

Design Your Ideal Day

When we imagine living our best life, we often picture big and exciting things: * Family Disney cruise * Living abroad for
3 min read
21
Sep
Burnout Isn't Always Obvious: 3 Clinical Signs

Burnout Isn't Always Obvious: 3 Clinical Signs

I was nine years into private practice when I felt something was off. Most days felt monotonous, and some days
3 min read
14
Sep
Slow Down, Or You’ll Miss Your Life: The "1-1-1" Rule

Slow Down, Or You’ll Miss Your Life: The "1-1-1" Rule

"The longer you are on the wrong train, the more expensive it is to get home." Most professionals
4 min read
07
Sep
New Redesign Life Workbook (just 30 minutes!)

New Redesign Life Workbook (just 30 minutes!)

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31
Aug

We Launched a Podcast!

I'm not exaggerating when I say my blog transformed my life in the best ways: * Connection with a
1 min read
24
Aug
You’re More Than Your Job: Start a Passion Project to Redefine Your Identity

You’re More Than Your Job: Start a Passion Project to Redefine Your Identity

To my fellow optometrists: Get out of the exam room! (At least sometimes.) When someone asks, “What do you do?
4 min read
17
Aug
Optometrist by Day, Tattoo Artist by Night

Optometrist by Day, Tattoo Artist by Night

Hastin is one of the most interesting people I know. He’s a great optometrist—smart, reliable, and trusted by
4 min read
10
Aug
"Not That Long Ago, This Was All I Ever Wanted."

"Not That Long Ago, This Was All I Ever Wanted."

It was 4:00 AM. Our month-old baby had been crying nonstop, and no matter what my wife and I
3 min read