Thinking out loud is important because it allows internal thoughts to reach the surface of "reality" where ideas change. When I [[Externalize and Process Experiences]], I am able to "hear them with my own ears" and "see them with my own eyes" instead of just mulling them over in my head. Thinking out loud can be done in a few ways: * Literally speak out loud while you're doing something * Write it out without thinking too much about it * Write and speak together * Draw it out using a whiteboard or note pad Key skills: Learn [[Touch Typing]] or [[Writing By Hand]]. ## Related - [[Whiteboard Hacking Manual]] - [[Whiteboard Leadership]]