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Announcing: Uncommon Sense Issue 353. People often brag about being street smart, while at the same time negating those who are book smart. The Self-Development column will weight in. The Elephant in the Room column will also weigh in – this time on the thorny issue about Voter ID laws. While the Left claims it’s […]

I am pleased to bring you Uncommon Sense Issue 352. Well, actually, there is a caveat as I am disheartened about what you will be exposed to in one of the columns below. The Self-Development column will give you a solid lesson about what not to do in a career context. Learn from other people’s […]

Here we go again: Uncommon Sense is before you, ready to provide some fascinating commentary on a variety of matters. Here is what you will be sinking your teeth into with Issue 351: As I am a teacher, as well as a life-long learner, I think it high time we explore the topic of Learning […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.” […]

Welcome to 2026! I hope you are spirited and animated to accomplish great things this year. And Uncommon Sense will be a beacon of inspiration for you every step of the way. I’ve written extensively about goal setting over the years. And I’m at it again with this first issue of the new year. For […]

The year is quickly winding down and about to go into the bin of history. Thus, Uncommon Sense Issue #346 is before you to continue the effort to provide clarity, promote intelligence, and glean understanding. Let’s see what’s in store for you. The Self-Development column shines a light on our tendency to set bodacious goals […]

Uncommon Sense Issue #345 is ready for you to feast on! I can’t tell you how proud I am of this particular issue! You definitely want to carefully absorb the Self-Development column! Therein I write a fairly provocative piece about the latest craze everyone is talking about and utilizing – Artificial Intelligence. You need to […]

Uncommon Sense Issue #344 is ready for you to feast on! Let’s peek at what’s in store for you. Productivity is imperative. But so is your physical health. The Self-Development column will show how one impacts the other. Take it all in, process it carefully, and then take action! The Elephant in the Room column […]