Is joining Knowmads a crazy idea?

Probably yes. Since I decided to join Knowmads, I realized how strange it was for everyone to receive this information. And to be honest I could see their point when they were raising questions such as ‘Are you going to quit such a good job?’, ‘You won’t even get a…

What is Knowmads

Apparently, it’s impossible to explain what we do at Knowmads Business School — let alone put it on paper. Even less likely are you to succeed in trying to put it on one sheet of paper.
At Knowmads, ‘the impossible’ doesn’t scare us; it motivates us to try harder.

The Knowmadic Treeology

Last week, in the tribal time of tribe eight, there was a discussion on whether our tribe still needs to be guided by a tribeleader, or not. Till now there is no outcome.

During this discussion, I came to understand the concept of Knowmads better, how and what…

My First Blogpost

Quite speechless, that’s how Knowmads leaves me.
Quite calm and serene, that’s how I leave Knowmads.
Sitting during the tribal trip, on the bed, in front of the window.
Trees outside are looking at me, the Sun peeks through.
Just as I fully let go of things, relaxed and tired,
I was caught by an…

Tribe 7 is leaving

Still round the corner there may wait
A new road or a secret gate;
And although I often have passed them by,
A day will come at last when I
Shall take the hidden paths that run
West of the Moon, East of the Sun.

The education and society of choice

I believe in an education of choice. One where we question ideals imposed, and seek to answer the questions we have. Education can be draconian, it can be meaningless for the masses, yet also allowing many to shine. Well, why can’t we all shine? At least a majority…

Free Lecture: Write the Book You Need In One Day

Over the years I wrote three free lectures for Knowmads.

Here they are… again, with links that work.

How to write the book you need in one day

My first 3 months at Knowmads

It is the 22nd of November, exactly 3 months since I landed in the Netherlands.
I was postponing writing this blog for ages. One of my patterns I see very clearly now- I am not used to doing anything significant if it is not urgent, imperitive or if I don’t get magically…