Our story began in the middle of Africa, under the starry sky and a huge tree while being on an incredible adventure visiting the Hadza tribe. And we are happy to tell you about it at the bonfire while licking a marshmallow.
Where has our
(non)sense come from?
“Begin at the beginning…and go on till you come to the end: then stop.”
Genesis
The idea of LifeCampus has been flickering in all of us in some form ever since we stepped out of school and felt like a half-naked spectator arriving late without a ticket to a fashion show. Yeah, something was definitely off about our learning and if you are one of the 138,962,547 students who has recently finished school, you probably know what we are talking about. Because not much has changed since then.
Our ideas are simple and it’s a shocker why these have not been integrated yet into the world of learning, but here we are; we have to do the heavy lifting. So, be it. Actually, we love to do this. We put all our hundred billion brain neurons into this along with both our left and right heart ventricles. And the result will speak for itself, we are quite sure of it. Nonetheless, join us and be our critic!
Our philosophy is simple
The more we know where we wanna go in life, the likelier we will end up there.
And the more we support others in doing so, the more fun we have along the way.
Our motto isn't. It's multifold.
I thrive,
therefore I am
We believe that a good life starts with a clarity of vision and an understanding of the basic tenets of the self that allow us to evolve and positively impact the environment around us. In other words thriving both in our co-re and our co-existence.
A curious mind
is a growing mind
Constant search and curiosity is at the core of our philosophy, exploring what life has to offer and not getting carried away with what the world believes at that moment in time to be true. That is why we aim to be the catalysts of positive change through a community of curious individuals who appreciate that everything is temporary.
Humble confidence
is the new sexy
Being confident in who we are and being OK with our limitations, seeking to be grounded and at the same time reaching for the sky can unlock our true potential. While we are pretty sure you are not Superman, you do have tonnes of potential, even if you don’t know it yet.
No one truth,
no one way
No matter who said what to you in your life, be it your mum, dad, lover, bestie, or the drunken stranger on the street, that stems from their subjective reality. Hence, it is to be taken with a pinch of salt.
The 13 Nuggets of LifeCampus
Although everything we do is important for us, the first step is to remind us that it may be important ONLY for us and sometimes we tend to take ourselves a tad too serious.
Simple things are usually the most effective ones. This is true for all aspects of life. Even for the most basic one – as long as you breathe, you have this gift called life. So, just remember that, even when it gets tough.
And once that’s done, all that’s left to do is to explore all the other wonders life has to offer.
We are way more burdened with regret about things we haven’t done than the ones we have. Why? Because life starts where your comfort zone ends. So, make sure to befriend that feeling of being uncomfortable, because it will be one of your best self-indicators that you might just be onto something great.
The power of being humble enough to ask, listen and be willing to learn can’t be overstated. Admitting that there is something we don’t know may feel like being vulnerable, yet it is a sign of real strength and self-confidence.
Asking the right questions is inevitable for growth. Asking them the right way, from the right person, at the right time is invaluable for opening up doors that lead forward.
The best things come from the willingness to saying yes. To possibilities, to challenges, to uncertainties, to favours, to discoveries, to the unknown.
However, sometimes saying no is the braver choice and the art of living is to make wise decisions when to choose either.
Seeking to understand before being understood completely shifts and immensely widens our perspective.
It is by no means easy. Yet, with continuous practice and humility we can always keep improving.
Some of the biggest miracles, breakthroughs and quantum leaps are realised when we overcome our initial judgement call and just let things fold out. When we are willing to doubt our doubts and take the courage to try things in a different way. Life is colourful, so let’s check out the whole palette.
Gratitude. One of the simplest, yet most powerful tools we have for living a great life. While we tend to take things for granted most of the time, it’s worth stopping every once in a while to take a thorough account of things that make our life better, richer, easier and more complete. The only next step from there is to share those with others as much as possible. It comes back anyway.
Well, this one speaks for itself.. Just don’t be!
We are told we “fall in love”. What a strange expression. It implies that we are helpless, powerless, victimised.
But don’t we feel we can conquer anything with love? Love is power. It gives us strength. It elevates us. It opens up the world and creates possibilities that were previously unknown to us.
And once we are there, come what may, no challenge will prove to be out of our grasp.
Contrary to popular belief, ego is not the enemy. How could it be when it’s a constant partner in our venture called life?
However, it is quite a cheeky thing because if we don’t pay attention to it, it can overgrow us. Hence, the art of life is fully embracing it while keeping it gently in check. The more we are capable of doing it, the more we master who we are.
Could it be that the answer for all of our questions lies with us as long as we are willing to look for it? But where to look when we are already lost, confused or doubting ourselves?
Simple.
Just within.
Fun fact; people who have fun in life have a serious shot of making it all the way. So, time to take fun seriously!
“Enjoy life. There is plenty of time to be dead.”
Our team is a bunch of nut jobs.
We like to crack it.
Founder of LifeCampus
Balazs Simon
Simon has a fairly basic idea. If education was better, we would live in a better world. Being as stubborn as he is, he has decided to dedicate some of his time and efforts to prove his concept, establishing LifeCampus to see where this will take him and the social experiment it is about.
Ever since stepping into his adult life, Simon has been working in the field of humanitarian assistance and international development with a plethora of institutions, ranging from grassroot NGOs to the UN. Having lived and worked in several corners of the world, witnessing inequality, human suffering, conflicts and environmental degradation firsthand, while also talking to hundreds of young people starting their life off often with a lot of uncertainty and confusion, he concluded that the root cause of all this is the lack of proper education and learning. That is why he decided to embark on the journey to define ‘proper’ and to test those ideas that led him to create LifeCampus.
When he is not thinking about “Life, the Universe and Everything”, he is either watching his favorite football team playing or plotting a vigilante world revolution for a more capable leadership.
Founder of LifeCampus
Yash Vasant
He has worked as a bartender, undercover Loss Prevention Agent with the LAPD and a teacher before moving on to the business world, where he has been recognized with several awards. In 2015, he became the youngest Executive Director of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization. His strong belief that the promise of a better world can be fulfilled only through leading by example is reflected in his motto; “No guns ever changed the world, it was always a man with a microphone.” He has an ultimate passion for helping people tap into their full potential, for which he has been recognised by folks of all ages and walks of life. This strong sense of purpose has driven him to create the unique experience LifeCampus entails.
While he is changing the world one project at the time, building progressive companies, networks and schools, he is also modern age philosopher and you will certainly experience that. Be warned though, ask him to play only for the spirit of the game at your own peril!
Creative Connection Wizard
Kasia Oberc
After her life was turned upside down by becoming homeless at the age of 18 and not being able to complete her education process – Kasia did not, even for a second, think about giving up. As a matter of fact, her situation inspired her to help other people and see that as an opportunity to become someone she always wanted to be – an uncertified comedian seeing her life as a joke and yet making it all fun for herself while learning the biggest lessons of her life.
Kasia started writing music and she released her first single in 2019, amazed by the reactions she followed up with a full album in 2022 being released on all music streaming platforms. On top of that, she started her own photography company at the age of 20. She’s the ambassador of Youth in The Hague cooperating with the Dutch government and many other organisations that focus on personal development.
When she starts speaking to you in six different languages at the same time, don’t worry she hasn’t gone nuts. Kasia not only communicates in English, Polish and Dutch, but also in the languages of a chef, vinyl-record lover and collector of extraordinary experiences.
Visual Magician
Micha Rössler
Straight out of Highschool Micha started to discover the world. But already before this, he was fascinated by art and content creation. By working for one of the biggest YouTubers in Germany he gained lots of experience and a skillset as a documentary and adventure content creator.
Micha’s strength is his curiosity, and his ambition is the perfect match to be part of the LifeCampus team to document and help the team where ever he can to create the best content possible. If Micha is not jumping around, doing a handstand, or meditating at a beautiful sunset, you can find Micha working for LifeCampus or other projects to become the reality of his vision.
Don’t be afraid of Micha’s camera, he will always do his best to make you look brilliant!
JOAT Manager
Sophie Tsang
The decision amidst great uncertainty to volunteer abroad has magically opened many doors for her, one after another, and marks the true beginning of her adventurous and fulfilling life. She has worked with children with special learning needs and United Nations, with a goal to help people in need.
She is a love-is-our-greatest-power and together-we-can-do-so-much kind of person. She also believes that learning is not for one to become able to judge, but for one to become competent to understand and change. Inspired by her upbringing, she has embarked on a journey of improving the lives of children through empowering families. Specialising in child development specialist as well as parent and family education, she deeply believes LifeCampus is greatly needed for the young generation.
She finds her other voice in the process of creating. Having had years of stage performance experience, art is her form of expression. She lives her life as if it is a work of art. You may soon see some of the beautiful pottery pieces and digital content she created, and how amazingly talented she is in drawing and playing piano although she claims that she is just an amateur!