Practical Knowledge for Everyday Life

Common sense isn’t something we’re simply born knowing. Much of it comes from experience, observation, mistakes, conversations, and having the opportunity to learn.

The Common Sense Factor® Blog explores practical ideas for everyday life, from understanding your home and helping children build life skills to personal growth, health, family, and the lessons we pick up along the way.

Our goal is simple: make useful knowledge easier to understand, apply, and share.

Because when we know better, we can make better decisions.

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Practical Knowledge for Everyday Life

Writing the Book Was the Easy Part: The Marketing Reality of Being an Indie Author

Writing the Book Was the Easy Part: The Marketing Reality of Being an Indie Authorby: Peter A LastPublished on: 28/09/2026

Writing a book is only the beginning. Explore the real marketing challenges indie authors face, from book discovery and social media to advertising, building an audience and finding readers.

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Writing the Book Was the Easy Part: The Marketing Reality of Being an Indie Author

AI Is a Tool. The Human Still Has to Know What to Do With It.

AI Is a Tool. The Human Still Has to Know What to Do With It.by: Peter A LastPublished on: 24/09/2026

AI can produce incredible work or generic content. Learn why research, verification, experience and human judgment are what turn artificial intelligence into a powerful tool.

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AI Is a Tool. The Human Still Has to Know What to Do With It.

Why Educated Homeowners Make Better Customers for Canadian Hardware Retailers

Why Educated Homeowners Make Better Customers for Canadian Hardware Retailersby: Peter A LastPublished on: 31/08/2026

Discover how homeowner education helps Canadian hardware retailers build trust, support safer repair decisions and turn seasonal promotions into planned purchases.

Why Educated Homeowners Make Better Customers for Canadian Hardware Retailers

Common Sense Factor Kids: Teaching Practical Life Skills

Common Sense Factor Kids: Teaching Practical Life Skillsby: Peter LastPublished on: 23/08/2026

Discover how Common Sense Factor Kids uses colouring, activities, and everyday conversations to help children ages 5–10 build practical life skills.

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Common Sense Factor Kids: Teaching Practical Life Skills

Carl Jung’s Eight Signs of Rare Personality Types

Carl Jung’s Eight Signs of Rare Personality Typesby: Peter Arthur LastPublished on: 23/08/2025

"Carl Jung identified eight signs of rare personality types—traits often mistaken as flaws but actually signs of advanced consciousness. Discover if you’re psychologically rare."

Carl Jung’s Eight Signs of Rare Personality Types

Navigating Political Turbulence: How Self Hypnosis and Human Categorization Can Guide Your Self-Improvement Journey

Navigating Political Turbulence: How Self Hypnosis and Human Categorization Can Guide Your Self-Improvement Journeyby: Peter Arthur LastPublished on: 03/04/2025

"In chaotic times, self-hypnosis and understanding human categorization can help calm your mind, ease anxiety, and build awareness—guiding your self-improvement through political and personal uncertainty."

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Navigating Political Turbulence: How Self Hypnosis and Human Categorization Can Guide Your Self-Improvement Journey