Holman GaoinHackerNoon.comThree pros and cons of the self-employed lifestyleI made the switch to self-employment two years ago, and have since enjoyed my professional life so much more. However, like with everything…May 20, 2018May 20, 2018
Holman GaoinHackerNoon.comCold calling for my startup and how I learned to embrace the challengeAs a person who gets anxious talking to strangers, I was initially intimidated by the responsibility of cold calling for my startup. If I…Feb 26, 20181Feb 26, 20181
Holman GaoinHackerNoon.comStartup books and podcasts: making the most of a longer commuteWhen I moved to New York, my 15-minute bike commute to work turned into a 30-minute subway ride. While the change seemed negative at first…Nov 29, 20171Nov 29, 20171
Holman GaoMy giving pledge and why everyone would benefit from their ownWhen I graduated from college five years ago, I pledged to make a personally significant donation every year to a cause that meant…Oct 17, 2017Oct 17, 2017
Holman GaoTime tracking: my most effective productivity tool when self-employedAfter switching from a full-time job to being self-employed (i.e. freelancing and working on my own projects), I struggled to be as…Jun 8, 2017Jun 8, 2017
Holman GaoinHackerNoon.comCreating a positive freelancer–client relationshipFor me, the most important part when I freelance is creating a positive work relationship with my client. Not only does the work become…May 17, 2017May 17, 2017
Holman GaoBuilding a personal site from scratch, 4 years laterIn the last four years, I’ve significantly grown in my ability and confidence to start a site from scratch, and a perfect reflection of…Nov 23, 2016Nov 23, 2016