Apart from his interest in how things work, Ruud has always felt inspired to share what he has learnt. This impulse to inspire others to be and do better has been applied in every aspect of Ruud’s working life. It led him to found the democratic school, De Ruimte, in Soest in 2003.
For Ruud, learning means changing, which he views as an essential part of life. Change is a paradox which is as much about discovering what has always been present in yourself as it is about actively evolving, developing and improving. “It’s essential that we change as we become who we are and as we create ourselves.”