Making a difference means being human: messy, vulnerable, weird and ever changing. So, I want to tell you about my burnout this year.

Career Camp was born in 2020 to support you during the pandemic, helping you access the THU networking magic from your home. Meanwhile, it has grown into one of the biggest online events focused on recruiting and mentoring. It also became one of the most important projects for us: it's our human approach to online networking and a tool that allows us to help creators all around the world, especially the ones who don't have the resources to travel and access these kinds of opportunities.

There’s always more that we could be doing, fueling an endless loop of FOMO. But is modern life’s modus-operandi actually improving productivity? And is trying to do it all really making us happier?

If you ask the average person "tell me about a time when you failed," they'll likely squirm in their chair. Somewhere along the course of our lives, it became ingrained in us to see failure as a negative, as something to fear and avoid at all costs. But if we actually did so, we'd be missing out on some of life's best lessons and opportunities.

We all know the magic that happens when the right people come together for a shared goal. But how can we best foster this kind of team dynamic? What can we do to help boost the chances of the pairing working, to create our very own dream team?

More often than not, we hear people give reasons why they can’t mentor. But are these valid concerns? Or just fear in disguise? It's time to look at reasons to consider when thinking of mentoring.

What were the end results of STL? Where did the finalists land? How did the experience change the lives of those who experienced it? We reached out to the finalists to learn about their takeaways and the overall impact STL had on their lives.

Inspiration is a wonderful thing. It’s what compels you to dust off your oil paints and start fresh on a blank canvas. Unfortunately, at other times it feels like you're in a never-ending creative drought. So, how do we get inspired to create? It’s really not a black and white answer. Inspiration looks different for everyone. 

If angel investors, incubators and startups aren't part of your normal circle, then referring to yourself as an entrepreneur may feel equally strange or foreign. We sat down with Dilruba Tayfun, winner of 2020's Sony Talent League by THU, who after the challenge felt she could finally embrace the title entrepreneur, to ask her about her views on the subject.

You might have heard of the 10,000 hours "rule"? It promotes the idea that to become an expert or master in your area, you need to put in 10,000 hours of practice. Nice in theory, but we call bullsh*t. Agreed, in the vast majority of cases, practice is indeed necessary for mastery of a skill. But it's about the type/quality of the practice, not just the quantity of hours put in.

The page stares at you. Blank. Foreboding. Accusatory. When you're feeling stuck, here are some tactics you can use immediately to get those creative juices flowing freely again.

You probably had no idea, but imposter syndrome has been keeping me from being really open with you. But I realize now that in order to make a difference, I need to put it all out there. That I can't be afraid to share my dreams, my vision, why we're doing things and the bigger picture - the bigger goals we're looking to achieve...and also the struggles along the way. Here's the beginning of that, starting with the latest installment of Sony Talent League. The first steps of me being more open with you about all of it.

My Tribe ♥️ see you all next year #THU2022

Tomorrow. Such a lovely word. It kinda rolls off the tongue. To-mo-rrow. Unfortunately, using tomorrow as a crutch and pushing off important tasks and deadlines as a result can have dire outcomes. So why is it that we delay doing things, even when we know there will be negative consequences? What prompts procrastination? And what can we do to curb the habit?

When was the last time you did something for yourself? When was the last time you took a risk? Sony Talent League by THU is your chance to step out of your comfort zone and muster your courage. Let go of thoughts that hold you back. You are enough just as you are! More than enough, actually! Your ideas are unique and worthwhile.

It's been quite the year. Quite the couple of years, actually. And with the definition of "normal" constantly changing, being adaptive has become the standard. So, we thought it was time to ask. How are you doing? No, seriously. How are you doing with all this? Take a moment to yourself and wait to hear your inner voice answer. There is no right or wrong response, just what's true for you right now. And there's power in acknowledging that.

counting down to next THU

What an amazing way to close THU21 !!!

last night of THU 2021

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