John S. Rhodes - Mind Maps: How to Improve Memory, Writer Smarter, Plan Better, Think Faster, and Make More Money

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Welcome to Mind Maps and Mind Mapping. By reading the following material, you will learn how you can become more focused as well as how you can solve your problems easier, better, and quicker.

You are also going to be learning how to be more creative and how to make more money. In fact, there is a plethora of things that you can accomplish by learning to mind map effectively. You will soon discover why using a mind map can really help you to expand your thinking and how you can improve your quality of life as a result.

The information in Mind Maps and Mind mapping is broken down into 12 chapters, as outlined below.

Chapter 1

The first chapter will define what mind mapping is and how it works. You will also be introduced to some facts and figures about mind mapping that most people have never been exposed to. The history of mind mapping will be reviewed here as well. Some of the greatest minds in history used mind mapping as a means of contemplating their ideas and so can you.

Chapter 2

Chapter 2 is divided into four major sections. The first section covers the various elements of a mind map. The differences between hand drawn and computerized mind maps will be covered in the second section and different ways to put together mind maps will be covered in the third. Finally, the difference between mind maps and mapping will be explained.

Chapter 3

In Chapter 3 you will learn the correct way to make a mind map and why this is important to know. This chapter contains very basic and simple information, but it establishes the foundation for the rest of the training.

Chapter 4

Chapter 4 will go into great detail about how mind maps can help you. You will also be introduced to a concise learning method that you can start to apply right away. This chapter will also help you to identify your learning strategy as well as help you to develop a personal learning plan. Once your learning strategy is deciphered and you develop a learning plan, you can begin to apply it immediately. This will help you in your occupation, business, and even aspects of your personal life.

Chapter 5

Chapter 5 will cover mind maps and learning. Learning How to Learn in relation to mind maps will also be discussed.

Chapter 6

The sixth chapter will explain why mind maps will help you to think smarter. You will also learn the advantages of using mind maps as well as the disadvantages. There are some pitfalls to be wary of, but once you know what they are you shouldnt have any trouble.

Chapter 7

Chapter 7 is a very important chapter. That is why it is broken down into 6 different sections. In the first you will learn how mind mapping encourages creativity. You will also learn about different types of learners and discover what this means for you. The third section will inform you of how you can solve problems using mind maps. Visually powerful tips and tricks will also be provided within this chapter. Finally, you will learn how mind maps can help you to improve learning and memory and help you to overcome procrastination as well as any mental blocks or time blocks that you may have.

Chapter 8

Chapter 8 centers on what you can use mind maps for. A number of different tools, processes, techniques, and systems will be demonstrated which you will find very helpful to use. This is a very hands-on segment of the training.

Chapter 9

There are some shocking ways in which you can use mind maps, which will be covered in Chapter 9. Here you will learn some advanced techniques for using mind maps. This is a very fun and informative chapter.

Chapter 10

In Chapter 10 you will learn how mind maps can make your life better. In other words, you will learn how to use them in a general way to make things better for yourself. You will be surprised at how many possibilities there really are.

Chapter 11

Chapter 11 contains a number different sections through which you will be taught some advanced tips and tricks for using mind maps. For instance, you will learn how you can make your mind maps more appealing as well as how to make them simple and easy to use for yourself and others. You will learn some creative ways to add to your mind maps as well. You will also learn some creative ways to make your mind maps that will help you better express yourself. This chapter will contain some great mind map examples. You will also learn techniques on how to model after the ones that appeal to you. Finally you will learn how to re-do your mind maps in order to get the most value out of them.

Chapter 12

The twelfth chapter is the concluding chapter. This chapter will reiterate the things that you have learned throughout the training. It is where all of these ideas will be brought together as well as where you will learn how to put what you have learned into action.

Mind maps have been used by some of the greatest minds in history for centuries. Learning to use mind maps on a regular basis can vastly improve various capacities in your life and your business. Therefore, it is well worth your time to learn to create mind maps and use them effectively.

What is Mind Mapping?

Mind Mapping can be seen as act of identifying and naming our thoughts and ideas. In some cases this even includes our emotions as well. Once identified, you can arrange them in hierarchical classification. This is an interesting idea because they appear to be non-hierarchal, but they are actually arranged in a hierarchy form, which can be quite useful.

To make a mind map, you begin with a central topic, and then you move outward towards related topics. From those topics you can progress further into other related subtopics. Sometimes there are relationships between the subtopics, so you will find them cross referencing each other. Sometimes you will find these subcategories looping back into one another in a way that this is similar to how flow charts work. This ultimately allows you to hieratically arrange your content, but in such a way that you are able to better visualize it.

Mind maps help you to visually take in the ordering and classification of information, whether it is facts, data, or ideas that you are trying to break apart. A great way to think about a mind map is to think of it as a planetary system, the sun being the central point which is being orbited by planets. Each planet is also being orbited by its own moon. This quick visualization allows you to think about the information in a three-dimensional formation.