Extending Grace in an Unguarded Moment

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 […]

The earth keeps turning, time marches on, and Uncommon Sense comes through with yet another fascinating issue. Knowing your life’s purpose is uber-important! Those who are clear about their purpose in life (i.e., their values, what they stand for, what matters most to them) have a huge advantage over those who do not have such […]

There are moments when life feels like a treadmill: lots of motion, plenty of effort, and yet an unsettling sense that you’re not really going anywhere. The days blur together. Motivation flickers. Even success, when it comes, feels oddly hollow. What’s usually missing in those seasons isn’t intelligence, talent, or opportunity. It’s meaning. And meaning […]

Consider the meme I recently saw online which accompanies this article — imperfect, perhaps, but nonetheless illuminating. The meme depicts 4 relatively recent U.S. Presidents with an indication of two data-points: how many illegal alien deportations took place under each President along with how many protests/riots took place as a result of such deportations. President […]

Here’s a problem most of us face sooner or later: you know how to do something on your computer, but explaining it to someone else is a pain. You either write a clunky email with too many steps, forget something important, or spend far too long taking screenshots and labeling them. Multiply that by onboarding […]

History often compresses courage into a single moment. We remember the stone that struck Goliath’s forehead, but we forget the claws, the fangs, and the nights in the wilderness that came first. David did not discover bravery on the battlefield; he carried it there, forged earlier in encounters no one was watching. Let’s dig deeper […]

Building Your Power of Expression Palliative, adj., n. Pronunciation: ˈpalēˌādiv Meaning: Although this word doubles as both a noun and an adjective, I prefer the latter. Although in the field of medicine, the word refers to the relieving of symptoms without dealing with the root cause of the condition, I tend to employ this word […]

I am excited to bring you Issue 348 of Uncommon Sense. It is an honor to have so many new subscribers and I am thrilled to bring you various perspectives on a myriad of topics. Let’s unpack this issue: We begin with the Self-Development column. We’ve all heard the phrase “No man is an island.” […]

Networking has a reputation problem. For many people, the word conjures images of forced small talk, awkward handshakes, and a thinly veiled exchange of business cards. But intentional networking is something very different. It is not about collecting contacts; it is about cultivating relationships with purpose. When done well, networking becomes one of the most […]