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.

August 28, 2012

On Honesty as the Ultimate Virtue of Being

The familiarity of the word “honesty” interferes with its remarkable meaning, and more, its remarkable implications. Honesty is the ultimate virtue of being. To be fully […]
August 27, 2012

On Naming the 4 Stages of the Inverted Funnel

I think the four stages of the inverted funnel can be best represented with these concepts:   To Listen To Attract To Converse To Nurture   […]
August 15, 2012

On Speaking with Portable Precision

In times past, I spoke as if using a paint brush – stroke after stroke bringing an image to life. Now I speak in the style […]
August 14, 2012

On Avoiding the Semantic Tug-of-War between Truth and Word Choice

When crafting theoretical statements, you need to know the difference between an elegant choice of words (that is something you select), and a properly accurate (and […]
August 7, 2012

On the Priority of Achievement over Brilliance

The men remembered for their genius are not necessarily the most brilliant. Rather, the most brilliant men are remembered for their achievements. Their intelligence serves a […]
July 27, 2012

On Focusing on the “Single” Rather Than the “Many”

The one that represents the many is more powerful. Do not focus on the “many”, focus on the “single”. Statistics need to be interpreted by the […]
July 14, 2012

On Being Entitled to Make Observations at Any Age

At any age you are entitled to make an observation, but be careful about drawing important conclusions before you are fifty years old. I determined long […]