I heard about Mind Maps in 1999 when I was listening to a cassette on Speed reading. Mind Mapping was given as a tool to memorize. A very basic introduction on Mind Mapping was provided which was not very helpful to me at that point in time.
After trying for a couple of weeks, I set [...]
Traditional ways of taking notes which are linear is considered to be the standard way of taking notes. The traditional way of note taking has three key elements to it –
1. Linear Pattern – the notes are usually written in straight lines. Grammar, Chronology & sequences are typically used.
2. Symbols- more often than [...]
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I saw this rather creative Mindmap while looking around the Net. The purists may argue against this following the rules of mindmapping – but to me Mindmapping is about letting your creative energies go all the way- and do it in a way that your brain finds it creative and helps you remember! From [...]
This is a wonderful article I saw earlier today in the “Life Optimizer” site – and by Amber Hensley. Great summary of what to do to ensure you study better! I want to add a couple of things (with all credit to Ms. Hensley).. After following the 8 tips, it is ideal to focus on [...]
Recently when talking to a friend of mine, they asked me – “What do you use Mindmapping for”?
I thought about that- and I wanted to list some of the areas that we can use Mindmaps in –
Taking Notes- obviously.
Brainstorming
Learning
Memorizing
Presenting
Solving Problems
Thinking
Meeting Notes
Negotiating
SWOT Analysis
Brainstorming
Meeting Planners
Time Planners/ Daily Planners
Preparing for Interviews
Training
etc etc.
The List goes on and [...]
Great introduction to the Mindmap’s by the Guru himself.
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Building that first Mind Map can be both a daunting as well as an exciting experience. Let me try and assist you build your first Mind Map.
I use Buzan’s iMindmap as the software tool to help build Mind Maps. These are the closest I have come to, for an application, that follows the Buzan [...]