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Hello and welcome to our 343rd issue of Uncommon Sense, a publication I launched in 2011! The purpose of Uncommon Sense is to shine a light on a variety of issues, hoping to bring clarity and intelligence in areas of self-development, national (and world) affairs, and a variety of salient topics of interest to a […]

When we talk about “team productivity,” most people imagine a group of bright-eyed professionals firing on all cylinders, effortlessly crossing off tasks while humming the company jingle. Reality check: real teams have messy schedules, competing priorities, and at least one person who thinks “urgent” is just a suggestion. But fear not—team productivity is not a […]

Let’s talk about presidential power. It can cut both ways, and as a loyal American, you should be thinking about this because it directly affects your well-being. In his first term, Donald Trump played the usual White House game until he lost reelection. Then all hell broke loose. But during the four years he occupied […]

Heads-up, savvy readers: I recently discovered a seriously fun way to score brand-name merchandise for a fraction of retail, and I think you’ll want in. Meet MAC.BID – an auction app and warehouse-pickup experience where returned, overstocked and open-box items from big retailers land up for bidding. How it works: you use the MAC.BID app […]

“And now, as ye are desirous to come into the fold of God, and to be called his people, and are willing to bear one another’s burdens, that they may be light; Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, . . . […]

Building Your Power of Expression Surgical, adj. Pronunciation: ˈsərjək(ə)l Meaning: Outside the practice of medicine, I often use this word to convey the idea of doing something with precision. Many others, especially in military circles, use the term to describe a type of attack on a military target that is done swiftly and with high […]