Restoring American Culture – Part 2 of 3 by Roger Kimball

In a 1973 essay, “Utopianism, Ancient and Modern,” commentator Irving Kristol touched upon the conservative indifference to the claims of culture. “For two centuries,” he wrote, the very important people who managed the affairs of this society could not believe in the importance of ideas—until one day they were shocked to discover that their children, […]

I have been a participant in many conversations over the last year about relationships. I’m talking about male-female romantic relationships. Many of these conversations have involved current or former college students of mind. Many others have involved peers of mine. Sometimes the conversation involves a person who wants to be in a relationship with a […]

Building Your Power of Expression Pied, adj. Pronunciation: Pīd Meaning: Refers to having two (or more) differing colors, especially in blotches or patches. It is often used to describe animals, horses in particular. Birds, cats, and dogs are often the recipients of the adjective, although the term is not exclusive to animals. It can also […]

Delighted to have you back for yet another dose of Uncommon Sense! This issue is simply bulging with content! The Self-Development column will take a hard look at something internal to us that holds us back. Read it carefully and internalize it. One of my favorite thought-leaders is the wry, witty, antagonistic Roger Kimball. The […]

We all carry invisible weights. Some were handed to us by well-meaning parents, teachers, or peers. Others we quietly forged ourselves through failure, fear, or comparison. They are our limiting beliefs — quiet, persistent ideas that whisper, “You can’t,” “You shouldn’t,” or “You’ll never be enough.” But what if these beliefs are not truths, only […]

Throughout his presidential campaign, Donald Trump declared that he and his supporters were “the party of common sense.” In his Inaugural Address on January 20, Trump returned to this theme. With his flurry of executive orders, he said, “We will begin the complete restoration of America and the revolution of common sense. It’s all about […]

A large – Fortune 100 large – American corporation has invited me to design and then deliver a workshop on storytelling. This is an exciting opportunity! Stories – not data – are what capture the attention and the imagination of many people. Through stories we can hold the attention of the masses because people are […]

Many of us, myself included, have found that uncertainty is one of life’s great stressors. Few things make me more anxious than not knowing what comes next — whether it’s a relationship teetering on the edge, a career opportunity hanging in limbo, or the gnawing question of financial security. I, like so many others, crave […]

Building Your Power of Expression Reticent, adj. Pronunciation: ˈredəsənt Meaning: This word conveys a sense of hesitancy, of caution, or of being guarded in one’s expressions. To be reticent is to be reserved, or quiet, or reluctant to express oneself. A reticent person tends to avoid speaking freely or to reveal much about themselves. Such […]

Uncommon Sense is back with a vengeance! We have some important matters to cover, so buckle up! There are times when it pays to make sudden, drastic changes in one’s life. Quitting smoking would be an example. Yet equally important is the power of what I call “Micro-Habits.” The Self-Development column will address that. In […]