Dan J. Harkey

Master Educator | Business & Finance Consultant | Mentor

The American Enterprise

Dan's unique perspective on the economy, the government, and our country's leadership is not commonly found in mainstream media. Designed to enlighten and engage you with what he believes is a refreshing dose of truth, his articles challenge the narratives often presented by mainstream media and encourage critical thinking about the state of our country's enterprise.

Dan offers workarounds and solutions when possible. His aim is to provide actionable solutions to the challenges we may face in these areas.

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Why Jesus Created the Most Profound Movement In History. He Was The Original Great Influencer.

• Scale of Impact: Christianity grew from a small Jewish sect in the 1st century to the world’s largest religion, influencing billions of people across 2,000 years. • Enduring Movement: Few movements have endured with such continuity and global reach as Jesus’s, leaving a lasting impression and earning respect across the world.

The Illusions That Shape Our Daily Lives

We like to believe what we see in the world. Much of what we accept as “truth” is built on illusions—mental shortcuts and comforting beliefs that help us navigate complexity

Seven Illusions That Shape Our Business and Finance Decisions

In the world of business and finance, certainty is a rare commodity. Yet, to make decisions, leaders often rely on assumptions that feel like facts—but are, in truth, illusions. These illusions provide comfort and simplify complexity, but when reality intrudes, they can lead to catastrophic missteps.

The Comfort of Illusions: Why Americans Mistake Stories for Truth

In today’s America, politics is less about governing and more about storytelling. Facts still exist, but they compete with something far more seductive: illusion narratives crafted to feel true, even when they aren’t. This seductive nature of illusions is what draws so many Americans into accepting them as reality. The answer to this puzzle lies in psychology, identity, and the architecture of our media ecosystem.

History of Manufacturing Consent: Edward Bernays

Edward Bernays was absolutely a propaganda specialist, though he preferred the term “public relations” after World War I because “propaganda” had developed a negative connotation.

Has the censorship complex, big tech, big media, and big business subsided or accelerated under President Donald Trump

Under President Donald Trump’s second term, the influence of the “censorship complex,” involving Big Tech, Big Media, and Big Business, has decelerated.

Is Affirmative Action Marxist? Separating Myth from Reality

Few topics spark as much debate as affirmative action. Critics often claim it’s rooted in Marxist ideology. But is that true—or just a convenient talking point?

Entrenched Bureaucracy and Legislative Burden: A Compounding Threat to Profitability in California’s Real Estate and Insurance Markets

Bureaucracy, onerous laws, and regulations are the economic cancers that continue to metastasize, inflicting severe damage to organizational efficiency and profitability.

What’s Killing Your Profitability?

10 Hidden Counter Forces (with Practical Examples, Metrics, and Fixes)

The Remote-Work Reset: How Hybrid Work Is Rewriting the Commercial Real Estate Playbook

Remote and hybrid work have shifted from emergency measures to a durable operating model. The result is a structural re-rating of U.S. office demand, vacancy, valuations, and city finance.

The Core Tenets of the Christian Faith: Doctrine, History, and Scripture

From its earliest days, Christianity has centered on a shared confession: one God, revealed in Jesus Christ, present by the Holy Spirit, saving humanity through the cross and resurrection, and gathering a people called the church

Personal Sovereignty and Christian Faith

Reconciling Personal Sovereignty with Commitment to Jesus

The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights, reads:

“A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”

The Structural Shift in Remote Work Since COVID-19, and What Comes Next

COVID-19 has transformed remote work from a niche perk to a mainstream operating model. This structural shift, after a sharp pandemic spike and a partial retreat, has now stabilized at a new equilibrium—sector-specific, skill-weighted, and globally uneven.

Does the Bureau of Labor Statistics Lie for Political Gain or Desired Propaganda to Further Their Agenda and Ideology?

The history of the Bureau of Labor Statistics provides false statistics, then revising them later as a propaganda ploy or political ploy. The BLS routinely overestimates or underestimates when it is politically expedient, and revises when it gets caught.

Once a Biker Chick, always a Biker Chick

The kids said, Give it up. No, I was made to disrupt. With every mile, my soul takes flight— I'm the queen of the highway, chasing the night.

The Rise of Techno-Surveillance in America: Urgent Need for Privacy in the Age of Data

The American Way of Life depends on The People Continuing to Accept Mass Illusions To perpetuate the Culture and The Economic Systems, including 24/7 surveillance.

Fiat Currency and Inflation Cycles: Understanding the Definition and Connection

Fiat currency—money that derives its value from government decree (force) rather than a physical commodity—has become the foundation of modern economies. While it offers flexibility and efficiency, it also introduces a critical vulnerability: the potential for manipulation, inflationary cycles, and deflationary cycles.

All About Fiat Currency:

Fiat currency plays a central role in inflation because it gives governments and central banks the ability to control the money supply.

The Future of Money: From Dollar Dominance to a Multipolar Currency World