The Art of Public Service is a groundbreaking reimagining of bureaucracy—not as a soulless machine, but as a deeply human enterprise. Drawing from years of public sector experience and rich storytelling, Robert Choi explores the emotional labor, ethical dilemmas, personal triumphs, and quiet heroism that define government work behind the scenes. Through vivid real-life narratives and practical insights, the book reveals how integrity, empathy, and innovation can flourish even in the most rigid systems.

From navigating bureaucratic trauma and office politics to leading with emotional intelligence and transforming red tape into meaningful impact, this book is both a call to action and a tribute to those who serve. Whether you're a civil servant, policymaker, student of government, or simply curious about what really happens inside public institutions, this book will leave you inspired to view public service in a radically new light.

Empowering, compassionate, and deeply practical, The Art of Public Service redefines what it means to serve with purpose—and how we can lead systemic change from within.

"Exposed, vulnerable, and wise-this book is the guiding hand we could all use."
-Independent Book Review

From a Human Doing to a Human Being: My Quiet Revolution to Inner Ease and Joy by Robert Choi explores the hidden cost of using productivity as a mask for deeper emotional pain. With honesty and vulnerability, Choi shares his journey from using constant achievement to conceal childhood trauma and personal struggles, toward finding genuine rest, inner peace, and authentic joy. Reflecting on societal pressures and the myth that relentless hustle equals worth, Choi illustrates how redefining success from within can foster true healing and lasting contentment.

Blending memoir, social commentary, and practical philosophy, this book challenges the notion that endless accomplishment is the key to happiness. Choi encourages readers to pause, question the ceaseless demands of modern life, and reclaim the quiet power found in stillness and simplicity. From confronting personal struggles to embracing everyday joys, Choi's narrative serves as both a mirror and a guide, inviting readers to shift from merely doing to truly being.

A refreshing antidote to burnout, From a Human Doing to a Human Being is a thoughtful call to action: slow down, reconnect with your true self, and rediscover the simple, profound pleasures that make life genuinely meaningful.