Comments on: Solve Your Problems Simply by Saying Them Out Loud

By: How To: 121 Ways to Increase Brain Power | Cogent Nirvana

How To: 121 Ways to Increase Brain Power | Cogent Nirvana — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:24:50 +0000

[...] Say your problems out loud. [...]

By: Overcome Fear of Failure, Part II

Overcome Fear of Failure, Part II — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:46:48 +0000

[...] great way to expose fears is plain old journaling. Another technique that works wonders is chatting with a rubber duck: many times, verbalizing your problem is all you need to clarify [...]

By: Adri

Adri — Thu, 21 May 2009 10:00:44 +0000

great post!
I find talking to inanimate objects still a bit awkward, but my dog is my best coach, especially when he is asleep…

By: Laurie

Laurie — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:51:43 +0000

Hi Luciano! Great article! I learned, and it made me smile I’m a newbie programmer and I “get it” in class, but when I’m alone, I panic in front of the white screen and I just freeze. But this approach of a rubber duck (I prefer a Teddy Bear since I’m very girlie) makes me change my perspective and give it another try! Plus, the very thought of talking to a Teddy Bear while making my homework makes me smile Thankx

By: Pune creierul la copt. « Urban notes of seashore dreamers

Pune creierul la copt. « Urban notes of seashore dreamers — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:17:19 +0000

[...] Rostește-ți problemele. Tare. [...]

By: Perfect defect » Blog Archive » 120 sposobów na umysłowego “kopa”

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:04:34 +0000

[...] Wymów na głos swój problem. To pomaga! [...]

By: Ahmad

Ahmad — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:36:20 +0000

I think you are using the rubber duck as a gateway to your subconscious. in a way, you are talking to your self

By: Bob @ Cape Number Plates

Bob @ Cape Number Plates — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:38:10 +0000

Rubber ducking – LMAO – sounds pretty obscene. You’re right about this technique though. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve explained something to someone and it all suddenly made sense.

By: Lee

Lee — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:00:44 +0000

Hi,

Well…not sure about the rubber duck, but I definitely see the value in verbalizing for problem solving brainstorming.

And, come to think of it, the idea of an email makes sense to me. In effect, I think I’ve done that at times when thinking about “insights” or things to do: again, it helps clarify.

I may not be going out to buy my duck, but it was an interesting read.

Thanks for sharing,

Lee

By: Liara Covert

Liara Covert — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 06:53:32 +0000

This is a very creative post. I love the duckie image and helpful analogy.

Its useful to recognize talking about one’s problems may be discouraged. It can be seen as a way to reinforce them. A happier ‘middle road’ migh concentrate energy in solutions-oriented thinking. This wouldn’t refer to a “problem” or “issue” so much as describe what is already in the works to create better conditions and healthier thinking.