Richard Woods

Born and raised in Queens, NY, I grew up in a middle class household. Since I can remember my mouth has gotten me into trouble. I went to Catholic school, so whenever I voiced an opinion that didn’t coincide with their dogmatic posture on life, death, eternity or morality, it would inevitably earn me detention and notes home to my parents. But I had questions…ideas… and thoughts… and when most people my age were being taught to conform, I was challenging conventional wisdom. It would have been much easier for me if I had just learned to keep my trap shut. As I grew older, I found that experience and education accord credibility.

Today as a writer, blogger, speaker and talk-show host, my goal is to deliver a unique perspective exposing the lies of traditional wisdom and encourage honest introspection. Because of my real-life blue collar experience, I lived on both sides of the relationship, religious and political fences. I have developed the “UnLearn” brand name in order to contradict some of the socio/political inequities I see occurring every day through News Media, Religious Institutions, and the Self Help Business.