Externalization

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What is “Externalization”?

Words are a lens to focus one’s mind. — Ayn Rand, philosopher and author of Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead

Key Points:

• We respond better to stimuli in our Environment than our own internal thoughts. We can improve our productivity by converting our internal thoughts into an external form.
• Externalization lets us reinput information into our brains via a different channel, which translates into additional cognitive resources.
• There are two primary ways to externalize your thoughts:
  
  
  
  • Writing. This is the best way to capture ideas, plans and tasks.
  • Speaking.
• Don’t keep your thoughts locked up in your head.
• The more you Externalize, the clearer your thoughts will become, and the faster you’ll reach your goals.

Questions for Consideration:

• How often do you externalize your thoughts, either by writing, drawing, or discussing them with others?
• What could you do make externalization a regular practice?

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