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 10, 2008

On the Possibility of the Unlimited

Consider this: there are many things I cannot know. And because I cannot know them, I conclude that I am a limited being. The knowledge of […]
December 4, 2008

On Investing Selflessly in Other People Yet Receiving a Return

I have noticed over the years that my greatest returns have come from selfless investment in other people. Sometimes when you find someone you can help […]
December 3, 2008

On the Value of Approximation

We know that Pi is an approximation. But by the 19th century it had been extended to 500 decimal points. How valuable is an approximation? Two […]
December 2, 2008

On Method Hindering Results

What is one to do when able to demonstrate accurate results without being able to demonstrate meaningful method? To some extent, the Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan […]
November 6, 2008

On the Nuance between Management and Mentoring

I need to draw a distinction between those I manage who need to be mentored/discipled and those who need to be directed and empowered per my […]
November 5, 2008

On the Spiritual Development of My Children in 2008 and 2009

I see two new practices that I need to start with my children for the sake of their spiritual formation: I am going to add to […]
November 4, 2008

On Proverbs 28:23

I am struck by a principle that I have recently taught on, but which I see within this passage again. The verse says that, “if you […]