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The Mind Map Book: How to Use Radiant Thinking to Maximize Your Brain's Untapped Potential
The potential of the human mind is absolutely phenomenal, and Tony Buzan is one of the world's leading experts on how people can maximize their brainpower. Now, in his most comprehensive book yet on the topic, Buzan reveals exciting new ways to improve one's memory, concentration, creativity, ability to learn, and more.
Mass Market Paperbound, 320 pages
Published
March 1st 1996
by Plume Books
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На самом деле книга не лишена недостатков (на мой взгляд все можно было написать гораздо короче, особенно учитывая суперразвитый мозг автора :-)), однако хочется дать ей максимальную оценку, т.к. эта та самая книга, с помощью которой можно научиться системе интеллект карт. У Бьюзена есть много других книг, однако они касаются либо частных применений карт, либо направлены на развитие памяти, скорости чтения итд.
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What if you had a way of taking notes that is in-line with the way your brain works?
The full-color "The Mind Map Book" shows you how to do that. It starts with exploring the limitations of linear note taking and then introduces the readers to mind maps — where you place a central idea on a page and then branch out from it with significant keywords. To picture how mind maps work, think of a tree — a trunk (the central image) then branches (significant keywords) and finally the...more
The full-color "The Mind Map Book" shows you how to do that. It starts with exploring the limitations of linear note taking and then introduces the readers to mind maps — where you place a central idea on a page and then branch out from it with significant keywords. To picture how mind maps work, think of a tree — a trunk (the central image) then branches (significant keywords) and finally the...more
Without doubt I learnt a lot reading this book and like the fact that I read it. But it is important to note that I didn’t like the entire book, but liked some sections of the book which I’m definitely going to use.
I divide the book in to three sections for easy reference, the first few chapters were really interesting where you get to learn about your brain’s capacity, storage and marvels. It is amazing to know about this genius machine we carry within us. It is all about how you can use ...more
I divide the book in to three sections for easy reference, the first few chapters were really interesting where you get to learn about your brain’s capacity, storage and marvels. It is amazing to know about this genius machine we carry within us. It is all about how you can use ...more
For anyone who has found difficulty with the rigidity of taking notes in a linear fashion. I would recommend this book. Most of us had some training in "semantic mapping" in elementary school, but had probably abandoned it for a more line-by-line method such as Cornell or others. Buzan's mind map methods are very easy to apply to almost anything from goal-setting to journal-writing to meeting notes. It gave me a kick-start on how to keep effective notes and I have adopted at work with ...more
Let me put this into context first. I'm not a great believer in help, self-help, "the brain's untapped potential", "using both sides of the brain" and other such concepts made popular by scam artists in their self help books.
I was first introduced to the concept of mind mapping in practice, by using Freemind & such along Emacs ORG Mode and One Note (Getting Things Done methods) as a way to organize presentations, documentation, meeting minutes and such.
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I was first introduced to the concept of mind mapping in practice, by using Freemind & such along Emacs ORG Mode and One Note (Getting Things Done methods) as a way to organize presentations, documentation, meeting minutes and such.
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I think Mind Map is a wonderful invention. I have been studying my Physics lessons better because I have drawn a lot of Mind Maps to present my theory lessons. I totally agree with the effect of Mind Map. When I draw a Mind map, I have to read through my lessons very carefully, choose the key words and ideas to draw. Finally, with many colours and highlight, my Maps are more remarkable and I have remembered even the smallest details.
Now, I even draw a recipe for my mother by Mind Map. She finds ...more
Now, I even draw a recipe for my mother by Mind Map. She finds ...more
A técnica do Mind Map é bem maneira. Uso diariamente e é realmente uma excelente ferramenta para trabalhar com criatividade, memorização e organização.
Basicamente, a forma linear como escrevemos não é a melhor pro jeito que funciona nosso cérebro. Então, o que eles sugerem é a feitura de "mapas mentais", que seriam mais estimulantes para o cérebro. Os autores são neurologistas e o livro é acompanhado de umas explicações científicas também.
Mas o livro parece um c...more
Basicamente, a forma linear como escrevemos não é a melhor pro jeito que funciona nosso cérebro. Então, o que eles sugerem é a feitura de "mapas mentais", que seriam mais estimulantes para o cérebro. Os autores são neurologistas e o livro é acompanhado de umas explicações científicas também.
Mas o livro parece um c...more
This book describes the concepts of mind maps; a tool that is supposed to revolutionize the way we live our lives. Mind Maps use knowledge about the way our brain works in order to efficiently utilize our brains and makes creative thinking and memorization, among other functions, easier.
The book, at least partially, is quite enjoyable. However, the concept of Mind Maps is, in my opinion, overrated, and the author is giving it far more attention than it deserves. Well, it is a book ab...more
The book, at least partially, is quite enjoyable. However, the concept of Mind Maps is, in my opinion, overrated, and the author is giving it far more attention than it deserves. Well, it is a book ab...more
I'd heard about Mind Maps from several other sources before I finally read Buzan's book for myself, and I'm definitely glad I did. I was most impressed by how well many of the ideas behind this technique map onto psychological concepts of spreading activation of knowledge and mental representations of ideas. Although I'm still grasping all of the potential behind the many possible uses for them, I really do agree that developing Mind Maps helps to organize and direct your thinking in ways that t...more
Nothing you probably don't know if you are familiar with this concept, but talks about emphasis, prioritization and the power of visuals. There are some good summaries of key points in list fashion for a quick browse, including 'Basic Ordering Ideas'--or the first ring of your brainstorm.
Ah, NOW I GET IT!
After reading this book I'm able to understand Mind Maps as they were originally intended to be - dynamic tools for encouraging creative thought and factual retention - rather than as the silly inserts in Powerpoint presentations that they have been misused as for too long.
The book also helped me to understand why taking meticulous, outlined, letter-perfect notes all throughout my schooling was so counterproductive to the way my creative mind works.
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After reading this book I'm able to understand Mind Maps as they were originally intended to be - dynamic tools for encouraging creative thought and factual retention - rather than as the silly inserts in Powerpoint presentations that they have been misused as for too long.
The book also helped me to understand why taking meticulous, outlined, letter-perfect notes all throughout my schooling was so counterproductive to the way my creative mind works.
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this is the first book that started it ALL! it is written as a scientific paper/thesis.
but the how to make a mind map is in this book! So I do recommend it if you want/need to know the how the body/brain works behind the Mind Map.
but the how to make a mind map is in this book! So I do recommend it if you want/need to know the how the body/brain works behind the Mind Map.
Nedland P.
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Excellent book on how to organize your thinking. Mindjet provides software that supports the mind-mapping process. This software was invaluable in the writing of my own book. [Otherwise, I have no affiliation with the company.]
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GREAT and inspiring book about the mind and how to take advantage of more of the infinite possibilities for connection that each person's is capable of making.
Chris
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The basic principle is simple. Don't write on lines; draw little webs of ideas with a central spoke, and use colors and pictures.
The self-promotion is quite thickly spread, so for those with a more sensitive digestive tract, you might wish to only skim it for your own sanity. But overall, drawing the little webs works pretty well, and the book does its job explaining them.
The self-promotion is quite thickly spread, so for those with a more sensitive digestive tract, you might wish to only skim it for your own sanity. But overall, drawing the little webs works pretty well, and the book does its job explaining them.
Not to know it, use it.
When I was at high-school, I used to make mind-mapping. Unfortunately, I stopped, but I will.
A pretty useful technique
When I was at high-school, I used to make mind-mapping. Unfortunately, I stopped, but I will.
A pretty useful technique
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The Mind Map Book: How to Use Radiant Thinking to Maximize Your Brain's Untapped Potential by Tony Buzan (1996)
Mind Map method is very useful for someone who tends to prefer knowing the big picture on something, instead of drowning in small level details. I like to be both: going deeper in details, with a map in hand, in case I want to get to the other place at once.
I use this method when I have to understand a complex thing in a short time. Sometimes for a certain subject one has to draw maps more than once as one gets better understanding.
For me it is not the map that is important, but it...more
I use this method when I have to understand a complex thing in a short time. Sometimes for a certain subject one has to draw maps more than once as one gets better understanding.
For me it is not the map that is important, but it...more
True mental freedom is the ability to create order from chaos.
Mind Maps are an interesting alternative to linear note taking and a useful way to organize your thoughts. The best part is that you can view everything about your topic on ONE page instead of pages and pages of notes. I think this is the best part! I have tried a few and find it easier to remember the information when I use color and images.
Reasons behind why mind mapping is such a powerful tool.
Nuurzaman
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a good brain book
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Este libro habla de una interesante técnica de memorización y expresión de conocimientos, denominada «mapa mental». El mapa mental tiene una estructura muy similar a la forma de almacenaje de recuerdos y conocimientos en el cerebro. Mediante el ejercicio al que el autor denomina «pensamiento irradiante» se explota todo el potencial creativo de la mente humana, plasmándose éste a la postre en un mapa mental.
This book promises to enhance thinking dramatically by revamping traditional linear structures of notetaking and information processing with a radial pattern identical to neuropsychological signals within. While I don´t feel like this book sufficiently teaches this process, it did open me to some creative ideas about how to take more effective notes and outlines all kinds of uses for mind maps.
What an encouraging read. I've been able to take these instructions and plot out story lines, characters, and the such for writing ideas. I've also used them to help plan research ideas for future life planning. The rules are simple and the results are astounding. Tony Buzan is the founder and creator of this operating manual for accessing all sorts of information and ideas.
Lately I've been playing with concept maps and mind maps, so I was happy to find this book hiding in a stack that was up for grabs. Unfortunately, the self-aggrandizing writing makes it really hard to get through, and the low content-to-page ratio doesn't help. There are numerous color illustrations that may be of interest to mind mapping enthusiasts, however.
So far so good..
And it gives me great insights on making mind maps!
And it gives me great insights on making mind maps!
I bought this book on a whim and a gentleman I was working with "borrowed" it and really embraced the concepts experientially. I've recently replaced the book. Mind mapping is great. I do it to clear my thoughts now -- with and without paper! Sometimes it is simple, sometimes elaborate. Always worth it.
It's corny. That's a fact. But I do like the actual technique of mindmaping. I can see it being really good for memory.
So far I stopped halfway through after it finished discussing exactly how to do mindmaps. Should have been summarized in 10 pages though.
So far I stopped halfway through after it finished discussing exactly how to do mindmaps. Should have been summarized in 10 pages though.
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