"Thank God I Had Cancer": Army Captain Switches Careers To Baking French Pastries | I Taught Myself

Meet Fuad, a former army captain and stage 4 cancer survivor, who discovered a profound love for making French pastry. Self-taught and driven by an unyielding commitment to perfecting the craft, Fuad has today mastered the art of baking viennoiserie and his twists on the classics are in high demand with his customers. His is a narrative of triumph over adversity, of how far determination and persistence can take us.
00:00 Introduction
00:48 What makes a good croissant (and some ASMR)
02:48 Stage 4 cancer pushed Fuad to switch careers
11:42 12 months of practice to make the perfect pastry
16:34 Designing pastries in his own style
18:49 Making baking his career
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About the show: A pâtissier to a luthier, a miniature artist to an artisan furniture maker... Who are these people who gave up safe employment to hone the skills to start on more risky ventures?
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[@sfoo4519]

Bro, In less than an hour, you showed us all how to be tough but also be human at the same time. Salute bro!

[@mingyuhuang8944]

As a cancer survivor, I also feel like the journey was true suffering but allowed me to grow as a person stronger mentally and physically ❤

[@ernestlyernest]

You inspired me. You embody the Singapore spirit. To strive ceaselessly. Thank you for sharing your story. And your wife is equally amazing too.

[@jbrkjferkjbekjb]

intriguing to see a former soldier being so intricate and gentle with his hands when making pastry.

[@bobafett5757]

*Excellent episode and Fuad is such an inspiration and all respect to him for that fighting spirit and some day I will order his bakeries*

[@lendleasereit6797]

Very wholesome video. And love his "ikigai", passion, and dedication to his craft. Amazing. I also like the name CaptainRoti. Easy to rmb haha

[@catechin29]

Wa i wanna stay near him...... the air there must smell heavenly daily!!!

[@jerukmanies]

this is so heartwarming to watch 😊❤️

[@sorinj08]

This playlist is inspiring and quite positive!!!!!!!! Thanks CNA

[@marktonight29]

Inspiring continue to do what yall are doing! With all the support too! Take care and all the best!

[@lourdesmurilloquintana5123]

CONGRATULATION!! The pastry looks simply YUMMY

[@farmliwen5084]

Very touching story~ Thank you Captain Roti❤

[@danieltan2869]

Can’t wait to see if he will try durian pastries too one day.

[@yumingsu9263]

I wanna learn pastry art from Fuad so bad!!! He is so strong and such an inspiration, keep fighting!!!💖💖💖

[@danieltan2869]

I’m very impressed and inspired by this Malay guy. Proud for him.

[@aisinGioroPon]

why must highlight the race? you tosser

[@z.zaimie1406]

So inspirational..thank u for sharing ur story with us sir...wishing u the best in ur journey...oklah wan to order lah like this

[@YanQi.]

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[@places5211]

Fuad you are 👍👍👍

[@khadeejarahman8372]

Oh dear, so glad to see you and also glad that you finally beat the Cancer(Ha-Ha)! I do pray that all goes well for you, your families, Friends and Comerades(Salute)! Bon Appetit, Bon Chance et Merci beaucoup (laugh)! Until then it's therefore Goodbye from Him and goodbye from me! Happy New Year! Khadeeja Alghali-Rahman (London, UK)👏👍💪😭🤣🤭🥳🎉🐝🕴️🦟🦂🐜🕸️🎥🐚🐡🦃🦔🦌🐐🐎🦋🐌🦗❤️🐞⚓👁️🐑🕊️🤼🏞️🌴🏖️🌜🌛

[@hilbillie]

I'm struggling in my job. As i age, it is killing me. This is very inspirational. My problem is i don't have the people skills to make the sales like him.

[@PINKALIMBA]

Fuad you inspired me.

[@arifkhan3946]

first time someone thank god for his blessing as cancer😂

[@ay81234]

unique drafts...🕊️

[@bayneable]

My Abang Fuad ❤❤❤

[@jinngeechia9715]

You know he knows how to bake when he uses the Tanita kitchen scale and not something off Aliexpress. I had one that lasted me 20 years. Had to get a new one after the LCD faded and it was giving erratic readings.

[@AshTrizey]

Great video. Those croissants look amazing. I'll order some next time I'm visiting family in Singapore.

[@tommyliangwei3724]

Posted in January 2023.

[@adrianoesmeli1228]

Is cancer treatment in singapor for free?

[@bladekhaira]

if i have cancer ill definitely quit carbs and go full carnivore..

[@CKThong]

Same goes for Walter White 😅

[@kaybeeva]

Quaso

[@AhmadIzzJ]

Kwasson.

[@ksoo8938]

can you give me your croissant recipe someone desperate

[@comchadelalora]

What a stupid title. 😮

[@Keerexaurus]

Well it made you come here and watch didn’t it

[@joannang6347]

Where, when n how much is your crossiant class?

[@CyborgNeko]

that is stupid title thanks got i got cancer lol 50 50 chances you either survive alive but why thanking you have one

[@fuadfahmi6700]

it’s morbid yes but because I believe everything happens for a reason, there is wisdom behind everything that takes place. I take it positively with a blessing behind every hardship.

[@KosongIce]

At least pronounce it properly.

[@keemarotichai]

he can sing the national anthem and knows the difference between bersatu and berseru.