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    <body><![CDATA[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.<br/><br/>...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2243845">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Ah, NOW I GET IT!<br/><br/>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 lo...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/34883318">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[this is the first book that started it ALL!  it is written as a scientific paper/thesis. <br/><br/>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.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[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. <br/>I use this method when I have to un...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2933787">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Reasons behind why mind mapping is such a powerful tool.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[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 ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/17922990">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[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 creat...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/31761089">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[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.<br/><br/>So far I stopped halfway through after it finished discussing exactly how to do mindmaps. Should have been summarized in 10 pages though.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[A different - creative - approach to brainstorming, using illustrations and radiant thinking instead of lists of bullet points.  I tried it during a meeting at work and it actually generated some pretty cool ideas.  Worth a try ...]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I may have to try again with this book.  It did not grab me at all the first time I tried to get into it.  It sounds like an intriguing method and I may one day find a use for it.  The jury's out and this one goes pack on the pile]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[It has been helping me a lot in my study, work, and who knows what else!  After that, I got Mindmanager software.  And, what shall I say, the rest is history!<br/><br/>Thank you, Mr. Buzan!]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Hmm..rasanya seperti ide lama dengan kemasan baru. Selling nothing as something can work if you dress it up well ;)]]></body>
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