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 27, 2015

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 […]
July 25, 2015

On the Danger of Attempting to Answer a Futile Question

You need to recognize when your mental gears are “grinding” and you need to stop and ask why. Most of the time just “pushing through” yields […]
July 23, 2015

On the Difference between a Leader and a Winner

Many large companies are run by men who can be more aptly described as winners than leaders. They have obtained the position by winning over their […]
July 22, 2015

On Choosing as Existing

The hallmark of the rational agent is choice. How can reason be separate from choice? Even the acceptance of a proposition represents choice. We need to […]
July 21, 2015

On the Problem with Trying to Fit Into Cultural Stereotypes

As I grow older, I grow wary of adopting life-shaped stereotypes. Our culture has a series of forms and we try to fit people into those […]
July 20, 2015

On Speaking and Allowing the Audience to Optimize You

Artful speaking is a combination of careful planning and purposeful abandonment. The speaker plans, makes notes and outlines their remarks. When it comes time to step […]
July 18, 2015

On the Danger of Confusing a Reason With a Belief

We must beware of conflating our reasons with our beliefs. When asked to support a position, we often offer a reason. However, what we view as […]