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.

July 12, 2012

On the Problem of Evil as it Relates to Survival

Those who doubt the existence of God may want to spend more time considering the existence of intelligent “evil”. If there is no God, then I […]
July 11, 2012

On Writing the Song That Cannot Be Said

Music must come from the part of you that cannot say, or be said. Try to write the songs you cannot put into words. If you […]
July 6, 2012

On Leadership and Archimedes’ Lever

Archimedes said, “Give me a long enough lever, and I’ll move the earth”.  Archimedes was speaking about engineering, but when it comes to building organizations, that […]
June 30, 2012

On Content as Marketing and Marketing as Content

We are in a new advertising era. We are moving from advertising as interruption to advertising as utility. Advertising should not be served; it should serve […]
June 27, 2012

On Solomon’s Attempt to Escape the Self-Attesting Authority Claim

Solomon wanted to understand wisdom, so he pursued folly. He did not understand obedience until he pursued sin. It was not simply an intellectual quest; it […]
June 22, 2012

On Extending Previous Victories into Future Ones

Leaders need to encourage their team. Most often we do so by persuading them to achieve new victories. But the best way to motivate your team […]
June 19, 2012

On Leadership and The Need to See “Prime Movers”

When a leader evaluates a plan, they must seek to discover its “prime movers”. In every plan there are two to three key levers. If you […]