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.
15
Jun
Jobcrafting 101: Design Your Dream Job

Jobcrafting 101: Design Your Dream Job

Flexible schedule. Purpose. Freedom. We all want a dream job that fits our life, not the other way around. The
4 min read
08
Jun
The Fisherman and the Businessman: Rethinking Success

The Fisherman and the Businessman: Rethinking Success

One day, a businessman was sitting by the shore, watching a fisherman pull in his small boat with a modest
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01
Jun
I Went to Buy a Car — and Left With a Lesson on Work Happiness

I Went to Buy a Car — and Left With a Lesson on Work Happiness

I was at the local Subaru dealership when a salesman approached me. From the moment he started talking, I knew
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25
May
Find Your Work Calling Pt. 2

Find Your Work Calling Pt. 2

In Part 1, we defined calling as a deep passion that helps others and explored why it’s worth pursuing.
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18
May
Find Your Work Calling Pt. 1

Find Your Work Calling Pt. 1

"I just knew." This is what people commonly say when asked about love. But this isn't
4 min read
11
May
Don’t Trust Your Emotional Forecast. Just Show Up.

Don’t Trust Your Emotional Forecast. Just Show Up.

A few months ago, I was invited by Toronto Metropolitan University to be a panelist for their Land Your Dream
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04
May
Want a Dream Job? Create Value For Others

Want a Dream Job? Create Value For Others

A doctor who travels with pro sports teams. A travel nurse for VIP clients. A physiotherapist who hosts a wellness
3 min read
27
Apr
Freedom Over Work: Why Autonomy Beats The 9-to-5

Freedom Over Work: Why Autonomy Beats The 9-to-5

Imagine A young Leonardo da Vinci brimming with passion for art walking into a studio, only to be handed a
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20
Apr
When Was the Last Time You Looked Up at the Stars?

When Was the Last Time You Looked Up at the Stars?

I'm currently in Newfoundland for locum work, and I must say it’s stunning. The locals call it
4 min read
13
Apr
Understanding Job Satisfaction Through Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: How Close Are You To The Top?

Understanding Job Satisfaction Through Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: How Close Are You To The Top?

According to Maslow, there is a hierarchy of needs that must be sequentially met for a fulfilled and happy life.
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