Trump’s Way of War by Victor Davis Hanson

War is the use of arms to settle differences—tribal, political, religious, cultural, and material—between organized groups. It is unchanging. The general laws of armed conflict stays immutable, given the constancy of human nature. However, the manner in which war is conducted remains fluid. New weapons, tactics, and strategies elicit counterresponses in an endless cycle of […]

I am excited to report that I’ve been asked to deliver an hour-long program on March 15th at 6:30 PM in Scottsdale, Arizona. My topic is titled “Navigating the Storms of Life” and will be an inspirational shot-in-the-arm to the attendees. Drawing upon actual stories from my own past, I will be sharing compelling, edge-of-your-seat […]

Before any meaningful understanding begins, a question must be asked. Not merely any question, but the right one. Human life unfolds in response to inquiry. What we notice, what we pursue, what we ultimately become is profoundly shaped by the questions that occupy our minds. A careless question can lead us into years of confusion. […]

Building Your Power of Expression Imprimatur, n. Pronunciation: ˌimprəˈmädər, imˈpriməˌto͝or Meaning: This word originally referred to an official license by the Roman Catholic Church to print an ecclesiastical or religious book of some kind, one that was deemed to hold no doctrinal errors; thus, the word, coming from the Latin, meant “Let it be printed.” […]

Uncommon Sense has reached a milestone of sorts. After launching this eZine on April 8, 2011, I have an almost perfect record of churning out not one but two issues each and every month. And with this issue, we reach Issue 350 – 350 distinct Self-Development columns, 350 Elephant in the Room columns, 350 personal […]

There’s something quietly radical about sitting down with a blank page and deciding to tell the truth. Not the polished truth you post online. Not the diplomatic truth you offer at meetings. I’m talking about the unfiltered, slightly messy, occasionally contradictory truth that lives in your own head. The kind that only comes out when […]

In the previous issue of Uncommon Sense (Issue 349), I offered a few observations about what has come to be known as Trump Derangement Syndrome. I suggested that TDS is not the same thing as reasoned disagreement over policy or character. It is something else entirely—less analysis, more emotional convulsion. In this issue (Issue 350), […]

Let me introduce you to a tool that feels a bit like having X-ray vision for the internet. It’s called TinEye, and if you work with images in any capacity—blogger, marketer, small business owner, content creator, or even just curious human—you’re going to want this in your digital toolbox. What Is TinEye? TinEye is a […]

Back in December, my daughter and I attended AmericaFest, the four-day patriotic gathering organized by Turning Point USA, founded by the late Charlie Kirk. It was a high-energy event—policy, patriotism, cultural commentary, and the unmistakable electricity of people who believe ideas matter. But the most powerful moment I witnessed had nothing to do with applause […]

Building Your Power of Expression Amnesiac(s), n. Pronunciation: amˈnēzēˌak(s) Meaning: A person (or persons) experiencing a partial or total loss of memory. I often use the term in the plural in a metaphorical sense to describe our tendency as people to fail to remember certain things. Usage: “We need constant reminders because, frankly, we are […]