Something To Consider

Think of the words “quality of life.” It’s an important concept. Life is fraught with heartache and difficulties. Injuries, illnesses, the loss of loved ones, financial setbacks, are just a small sampling of the host of vicissitudes that come our way in mortality. There is no shortage of stress, sadness, or worry. Such things can […]

Let’s consider a serious subject: laughter. Laughter is one of those uniquely human quirks we often take for granted. But peel back the layers, and you’ll find that laughter is a fascinating window into the social and psychological wiring of the human brain. At its core, laughter isn’t just about jokes or humor—it’s a deep-rooted […]

Building Your Power of Expression Sentient, adj. Pronunciation: ˈsen(t)SH(ē)ənt Meaning: Coming from the Latin word sentire, which means “to feel,” this word refers to the ability to perceive or feel things. People who are conscious and aware could be said to be sentient. Further, a sentient being could be said to be one that can […]

Welcome to another dose of Uncommon Sense! This issue is packed with value that will help you lead a loftier life. Here is what you can expect: We all seem to gravitate towards our Comfort Zones. We seem gun-shy of entering the unknown of realms that bring us discomfort or that we find challenging. The […]

We all have comfort zones—those familiar routines and habits that keep us feeling safe. While they provide security, they can also become invisible walls that limit personal growth. The problem? Staying in a comfort zone too long leads to stagnation. We stop learning, avoid challenges, and miss out on new opportunities. If you’ve ever felt […]

On January 22nd of this year, John Daniel Davidson, Senior Editor at The Federalist, delivered a talk on the topic of January 6th – the so-called insurrection that the media and the Left are still very much worked up about. Even Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who wasn’t even inside the main Capital building where the breach took […]

Next month it will be my pleasure to deliver a Fireside Chat on The Book of Mormon and what it means to modern culture. I have been making a study of The Book of Mormon a matter of intense study for the last 40 years. I’ve lost count of how many times I have read […]

Several years ago I got hooked on the wisdom of a writer named Neil Postman. He was a college professor at New York University. A dear friend of mine, Ross Baron, who is brilliant in his own right, had alerted me to the value of Postman’s writings. That same summer, I read seven of Postman’s […]

Building Your Power of Expression Reciprocity, n. Pronunciation: ˌresəˈpräsədē Meaning: Reciprocity is the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit. Tit for tat. I scratch your back, you scratch mine. But it’s not a word that exclusively deals with things of a positive benefit. Think an eye for an eye. It could also […]

Uncommon Sense is back with a powerful issue! Let’s see what we have in store for you this time. . . The Self-Development column shares a story of a recent negotiation I was involved with. See if you can discern the key lessons in that story. The Elephant in the Room column takes a fascinating […]