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I'm Richard Nikoley. Free The Animal began in 2003 and as of 2022, I've written and published over 5,000 posts. I write what I wish...from health, diet, and food; to travel and lifestyle; to politics, social antagonism, expat-living...location and time independent—while you sleep—income. I celebrate the audacity and hubris to live by your own exclusive authority and take your own chances.
Free the Animal really means to free yourself to reach your ideal potential in all areas of your life, learn from mistakes and successes, and move on.
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Top Five Reasons Why I Pay Money to Read Richard Nikoley’s Exclusive Blog Content
Sometimes his posts challenge my worldview in uncomfortable ways. full “Top Five Reasons Why I Pay Money to Read Richard Nikoley’s Exclusive Blog Content”
Hooray anarchy!
I have been reading your shit for 10 years full “Hooray anarchy!”
Interested
You actually make me think, even when I don’t agree with you at first I often end up considering your points valid. full “Interested”
Learn HOW to think, not what to think
I’m not here for co-signing, circle jerk echo chamber nonsense. I’m here for the truth, and that is what Richard delivers. full “Learn HOW to think, not what to think”
Always interesting
I’ll have to give them a read once I free some time up. But they do look intresting. Anyway, I highly recommend. full “Always interesting”
Raw and Unfiltered
…honestly given viewpoints should be unfiltered. full “Raw and Unfiltered”
This Blog Is Not For You
If you refuse to be phony, false, plastic then your money will be well spent. full “This Blog Is Not For You”
Robust intellect. Irreverent narrative. Decent writing. Good laughs.
Richard’s writing intrigues me, some of the narratives make me cringe (intentionally) and gets me to examine my beliefs and knowledge base. full “Robust intellect. Irreverent narrative. Decent writing. Good laughs.”
Awesome from a longtime reader
I have been reading Free The Animal since 2008. It keeps getting better. full “Awesome from a longtime reader”
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The Three Things That Doubled My Paid Subscriptions (Now Four Things)

My Easy Way To Stop Drinking: Relationships — The Good and the Bad — 2 Months In

Which Diet Dogma is the Least Dogmatic?

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