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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 […]

Ambitious, annual or multi-year goals carry an inherent paradox: they inspire us with their promise, yet they challenge us with their distance. Anyone can get excited about the first week of a new initiative. The real differentiator is the consistency that follows after the excitement has faded, when the novelty has worn off and progress […]

I conclude my debate with a man I am calling Ferdinand Yocum as we debate whether President Donald Trump is justified in sending in the National Guard into Chicago to try to quell the violence. Ferdinand says no. I say yes. Again, my designation uses the initials AN. AN: You wrote: “As to this increase […]

If your desk is a mix of sticky notes, half-written to-do lists, random ideas, and task-fragments scattered across apps — I have a tool for you. It’s called WorkFlowy, and I think you’ll love how elegantly it can simplify and clarify your digital life. What WorkFlowy Does (and Does Extremely Well) WorkFlowy gives you a […]

In everyday conversation, sociopath and psychopath are often used interchangeably—usually to describe someone who behaves badly, selfishly, or cruelly. In psychology, however, these terms refer to distinct patterns of personality and behavior. Understanding the difference matters, not only for accuracy, but to avoid carelessly mislabeling difficult or unconventional people. Both sociopathy and psychopathy fall under […]

Building Your Power of Expression Prestidigitation, n. Pronunciation: ˌprestəˌdijəˈtāSHən Meaning: In its original and pure usage, the word Prestidigitation refers to the art or skill of performing magic tricks, sleight of hand, or clever manual deception—especially the kind associated with stage magicians and illusionists. The word comes from the French prestidigitateur, meaning “fast fingers,” and […]