A reflection on Mark My: Letters from a businessman to his son by G Kingsley Ward Common sense is an art form endangered not only from the business world but also from society. There was a time when students seeking higher education went to school to build their common sense around. Today, students go to school in the hope of acquiring common sense. I fear that our society has become so emotionally driven that decisions are made based on emotions rather than common sense. Certainly emotions are not negative and sometimes emotional decisions are justified; but they are never justified in complete detachment from common sense. Mark My: Letters of a Businessman to his Son is the ultimate glorification of common sense, hard work, and invaluable business principles that work and ensure every person has a chance to succeed in the high-stakes game of business.