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.

September 19, 2015

On Social Media and the Value of Portables

We must transcend the concept of a “quotation” with a “portable.” In the age of social media, a “portable” captures the essence of a thought and […]
September 16, 2015

On Not Being Central to Anyone’s Thinking

I’d like to influence lives in a good way, but I don’t want to be central to anyone’s thinking. Life should be lived from one’s own […]
September 15, 2015

On Learning to See Through the Darkness

If we do not learn to see through the darkness, all we will ever see is the darkness. Around us, there is so much death. Life […]
September 11, 2015

On Superior Strategic Positioning

Strategy is better than skill. This is true in combat, but it is also true in business. Management ineptitude is not a guarantee of failure. Some businesses […]
September 10, 2015

On the Test of a Man’s Character and How “We Do What We Are”

The test of a man’s character goes beyond how well he behaves in public, or even in private.  If you want to know who someone is, then […]
September 9, 2015

On the Value Proposition as a Tool for Literary Critique

The value proposition is typically understood as a marketing tool. However, the framework represented in my work may be used in a variety of ways, one […]
September 8, 2015

On the Difference between a Copied and a Competing Value Proposition

When it comes to value propositions, do not be as concerned about the company that attempts to copy yours. It is difficult to copy an authentic […]