How do I become a better 3D thinker?

Question

I am not very good at thinking about 3 dimensional concepts for instance I have a hard time taking a 2D drawing or map with contours and thinking about it as a 3 dimensional object or surface. Any tips or ideas to practice or learn to think in 3D?

Answer 1

Try rotating the item in your head, visualizing it from all angles. You can do that with anything--a cup, a sofa, a dog. You first visualize it standing sideways to you, then you rotate it around and in any direction you want.

Answer 2

Try flying in a small airplane- look down