I'm so happy I found this book because it explains how to create a visual picture of what needs to be completed in the form of a Mind Map. I felt like I was having memory issues, I could not stay focused on any one thing. I purchased many books on organization, time mgmt, stopping procrastination, and a few other books which had pages after pages of mind maps without instructions. Once I read this book and all the details of how to use a mind map I can definitely say, I do not have memory or focus issues. I just have too many things I am trying to remember to complete. It showed me how to focus on each task or issue I am trying to complete. For example I'm trying to declutter my house and it is overwhelming to look at everything in my house and where to start. I start in my room and head to the closet to put things away and start tackling something in the closet. My mind wanders and jumps from one thought to the next. In this Digital age it seems many feel overwhelmed, unfocused and procrastinate. I feel like there isnt enough time for everything. This book may be helpful for the person who feels overwhelmed with too many things to do and cant get things done. Or if someone does not know where to start on a big project, such as a wedding, vacation, starting a business or any big Idea, this book teaches how to lay things out, so you can see the big picture all on one page. Once I quickly read this book and created a mind map by dumping everything I had on my mind in their proper place, I realized, OMG no wonder I am overwhelmed, I'm trying to do too many things, and organize too many things at the same time. I felt a sense of relief once everything was listed in an orderly way so that I can see the whole picture! Then when I choose what I want to do I know where to start. If I get sidetracked, I can go back and look at my Mind Map, to get back on the correct road to my goal, vision or To-Do list. I highly recommend getting the actual book (kindle is ok, but I get distracted on the internet by other books or other things), highlight the areas which are important to you, and feel the relief of order in your life. I hope it helps.
Mind Mapping: Improve Memory, Concentration, Communication, Organization, Creativity, and Time Management
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Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2023
Section one introduces the topic of the book, telling you what mind mapping is, how it looks, why it looks that way, benefits of using it, and a careful explanation on creating them with a full overview of the different elements.
Section two teaches how to use mind maps for note taking. The author claims mind maps were "created for this exact purpose" and explains how to take notes within the realm of material you read like books and articles and materials yo hear and watch like lectures and presentations, guess it can be applied to videos too. He supplements them with examples so you can see how to take and organize notes into this type of diagram.
Section three discusses other uses of mind mapping. Just because mind maps were created for note taking doesn't mean they are limited to taking notes. Since they are a "thinking tool" this section demonstrates how to research, brainstorm, write, plan, present, take exams, and even use mind maps in a group setting. He provides multiple examples, options, and walkthroughs and even how to combine the options to handle complex tasks and ideas.
Section four changes direction and investigates mind map's "close relatives" the flow chart, concept map and cognitive map. These three are also visual digarams but look and function differently from mind maps, but he circles back on how to integrate them into mind maps to create the optimum diagram to organize and present even the most complicated thoughts, ideas, and processes.
Section five returns to talking about mind maps but with respect to teaching and using them with children. If you have children it would be a great to use with them because children's brain naturally mimics mind maps and the exercises and recommendations in here can significantly impact their development, wish someone showed and taught me these exercises when I was young. If you don't have children, I found the chapters reduntant I mean it was good to see additional examples but you can skip them.
The last section is much shorter conversing about mind map software and apps and providing more examples and uses cases. Overall a decent book with gobs of images and examples to make learning and organizing easier. Some of the examples go a little overboard and the paperback version in not in color but Kam does provide both links and pdf with color versions.
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