Below is a collection of Dr. McGlaughlin’s most recent observations (500+). Most of these observations are made throughout the course of everyday life, captured by dictation, and added to FlintsNotes.com. You can read more about the observation capture process here. The content here changes 5 days a week, so be sure to check back often. Also, feel free to leave a comment in the comments section of each observation.

December 7, 2012

On the Danger of Harvesting Influence Too Soon

Be careful that you do not harvest your influence too soon. One must balance the short-term against the long-term. It is like a crop. If you […]
November 29, 2012

On the Limitations of Religious Survival Kits

Some of us have adopted a truth package. Religion merchandises a variety of these packages. They are convenient and thus attractive. Like any package, they provide […]
November 28, 2012

On the Absolute Existing Within Space-Time

[Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt of a longer, lyrical essay by Flint.] Can being be absolute outside of space-time, and yet remain absolute within space-time? […]
November 28, 2012

On the Danger of the Almost-Good Employee

Leader beware. One of the most dangerous employees in the organization is that person that is almost good enough for the job. The problem is exacerbated […]
November 26, 2012

On Faith Being Strengthened by Doubt

You will never experience deep faith until you’ve experienced (and survived) deep doubt. Faith is strengthened, not weakened by doubt. Faith is weakened by certainty. Where […]
November 15, 2012

On the Freedom to Say Something Important Without Saying It Well

When we write observations, we have the freedom to say something important without saying something very well. When we write a book, poem, or story, there […]
October 24, 2012

On the Danger of Focusing on Your Title

Do not be focused on your title, but rather on your capacity. The leader who is focused on a title is more concerned about how he […]