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.

November 18, 2016

On Balancing the Long-Term with the Short-Term

My whole life has been a combination of short-term and long-term investments. In a sense, I am very sensitive to the cash conversion cycle of my […]
November 17, 2016

On the Force of Persuasion

Throughout history, power is amassed in two ways: by force or by persuasion.  Force itself when multiplied across a social dynamic is still ultimately dependent upon […]
November 14, 2016

On the Natural Selfishness of Leaders

Leaders are inherently selfish. Their first reaction is almost always self-centered. I believe it is difficult to prevent this problem. I do not judge a leader by […]
November 11, 2016

On the Danger of Writing Only for the Critics

Most of the self-important literature in the market is hard to read. Some of the best and most important literature is so readable that it is […]
November 10, 2016

On the Sterilization of Philosophy

I think there is solid philosophical reason to consider the implications of intelligent evil. We spend too much time on the abstract; we do our philosophy from […]
November 9, 2016

On Leaders and the Danger of Focusing on the Particular

Effective leaders have a distinct ability to view the panorama and not just the particular. Indeed, they use the particular to better understand the panorama. People […]
November 9, 2016

On the Futility of Attempting Pure Expression

I’m struggling, yet again, as I try to express concepts in linguistic form. As a child, I developed a language that allowed me to think more […]