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Mind Maps: Improve Memory, Concentration, Communication, Organization, Creativity, and Time Management
This is a comprehensive guide to learning about a wonderful technique called mind maps.
Mind maps are an amazing organizational and creativity tool that can improve memory, concentration, communication, organization, creativity, and time management.
This book is the ultimate resource on the topic of mind maps. In a short time, it can enhance your skills in reading, writing, learning, note taking, brainstorming, planning, productivity, and so much more.
Mind maps are an amazing organizational and creativity tool that can improve memory, concentration, communication, organization, creativity, and time management.
This book is the ultimate resource on the topic of mind maps. In a short time, it can enhance your skills in reading, writing, learning, note taking, brainstorming, planning, productivity, and so much more.
214 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2012
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May 20, 2018
Simple explanation to the concept makes it easier to grasp.
The explanation on the topic and later it's type is simple and easy to understand... It will help the novice as well, which is most important.... It is already helping me in my daily work.
The explanation on the topic and later it's type is simple and easy to understand... It will help the novice as well, which is most important.... It is already helping me in my daily work.
October 3, 2013
Thoughts don’t randomly bounce around in our heads, but instead connect to previous thoughts or patterns like a connect-the-dots puzzle. Example is how one thought or experience can connect to memories of other experiences and thought patterns. In this unique and concise book, we discover how to do this using mind maps to help us learn better and faster. While we know mind mapping is nothing new, this author explains it in much simpler terms; everything from the how, why and even the when to use and apply the technique. Even more this author takes mind mapping beyond any other book.
While excellently outlined, the flow of the chapters are very easy to understand starting with an explanation of what a mind map is, how to create, and even enhance one. From there the author explores the numerous mind mapping possibilities from note-taking, research, and brainstorming. He even shows how mind mapping can be an excellent tool for writers. We finish with how children can benefit from mind mapping and software programs available to make the process easier.
One argument for mind mapping is that you are using a part of your mind that is visual, which is more powerful, faster and efficient at making things easier to learn and remember. So I liked that the author used different examples of mind mapping throughout, which were simple and easy to understand and made for an easier flow of thinking so the reader isn’t lost.
Overall an excellent read and learning tool for most anyone.
While excellently outlined, the flow of the chapters are very easy to understand starting with an explanation of what a mind map is, how to create, and even enhance one. From there the author explores the numerous mind mapping possibilities from note-taking, research, and brainstorming. He even shows how mind mapping can be an excellent tool for writers. We finish with how children can benefit from mind mapping and software programs available to make the process easier.
One argument for mind mapping is that you are using a part of your mind that is visual, which is more powerful, faster and efficient at making things easier to learn and remember. So I liked that the author used different examples of mind mapping throughout, which were simple and easy to understand and made for an easier flow of thinking so the reader isn’t lost.
Overall an excellent read and learning tool for most anyone.
November 22, 2017
Great Content, Great Examples, Techniques You Can Start Using Immediately
What I like about this book is that it has help me expand on what I already do in my mind. I use some of these techniques for short term or working memory. Knight shows you how to use mind mapping in a variety of applications with illustrations. I never thought about using mind mapping as a teaching tool but this book has given a lot of ideas that will move me past my linear outlines. There are many mind mapping resources on the market but this one is simple and applicable for many different applications. It's very detailed but not in an overwhelming way. It has an informative section on mind mapping software that is very useful. It also a has a section on teaching children how to mind map as well. It is a good read.
What I like about this book is that it has help me expand on what I already do in my mind. I use some of these techniques for short term or working memory. Knight shows you how to use mind mapping in a variety of applications with illustrations. I never thought about using mind mapping as a teaching tool but this book has given a lot of ideas that will move me past my linear outlines. There are many mind mapping resources on the market but this one is simple and applicable for many different applications. It's very detailed but not in an overwhelming way. It has an informative section on mind mapping software that is very useful. It also a has a section on teaching children how to mind map as well. It is a good read.
May 20, 2015
Very useful and interesting read! It is not just about the theory of mind maps, the author brings practical examples of using mind maps for: note taking (a book or article), research, brainstorming, writing (fiction and non-fiction, articles, planning, goal setting and even to-do lists.
It is a straight forward and objective text explaining all the steps to successfully apply mind maps in our lives or work. The best book about about mind maps I encountered so far!
It is a straight forward and objective text explaining all the steps to successfully apply mind maps in our lives or work. The best book about about mind maps I encountered so far!
March 25, 2021
Well written and detailed information.
I was aware of mind map and it's benefits, and was looking for more in-depth analysis for better understanding. This book was neatly written, the only reason I'm giving it one less star is because of the diagram- it would be a much better book if it had more diagrams.
I was aware of mind map and it's benefits, and was looking for more in-depth analysis for better understanding. This book was neatly written, the only reason I'm giving it one less star is because of the diagram- it would be a much better book if it had more diagrams.
February 28, 2022
Could be an article
I'm new to mind mapping after having read about it in a book. I thought reading another book just on the subject would help get a better understanding of it; but, no, if you've got the basic structure you're good.
This book runs you through the basics and then it's 20- some chapters of: here are the basics again, here's how it applies here. Rinse. Repeat.
I'm new to mind mapping after having read about it in a book. I thought reading another book just on the subject would help get a better understanding of it; but, no, if you've got the basic structure you're good.
This book runs you through the basics and then it's 20- some chapters of: here are the basics again, here's how it applies here. Rinse. Repeat.
July 28, 2015
This a new concept to this 40 - something. Book a easily explains how it works. I was able to put into action on several projects I had going on at the time. Book is an easy read and I think explains concept in a simple, concise manner.
October 15, 2017
Multiple formatting issues
Multiple f ormatting issues makes this book incredibly difficult to read. Sections are repeated or omitted. Occasionally, typographical errors make significant impact upon the examples.
Multiple f ormatting issues makes this book incredibly difficult to read. Sections are repeated or omitted. Occasionally, typographical errors make significant impact upon the examples.
November 3, 2017
Philosophy &Theory of Mind Maps 99
A very broad and thorough overview of the various uses for mind maps. About as good as a good Wikipedia article. Read it if you can borrow it - it's not worth buying.
Book could be improved with walk throughs, examples and case studies.
A very broad and thorough overview of the various uses for mind maps. About as good as a good Wikipedia article. Read it if you can borrow it - it's not worth buying.
Book could be improved with walk throughs, examples and case studies.
September 7, 2020
Easy to read and good info.
The book is ready to read. It provides good information and techniques that can be use in everyday life. If you have already a good understanding and knowledge of mind mapping this book will help to expand your applications of mind maps.
The book is ready to read. It provides good information and techniques that can be use in everyday life. If you have already a good understanding and knowledge of mind mapping this book will help to expand your applications of mind maps.
June 7, 2021
Great detailed approach
I already knew about this system but Kam took the use of mind mapping to the next level. Lots of examples and suggested ways to do this. Highly recommend this resource. Fast to read, easy to understand and USE.
I already knew about this system but Kam took the use of mind mapping to the next level. Lots of examples and suggested ways to do this. Highly recommend this resource. Fast to read, easy to understand and USE.
April 22, 2013
Good examples.
November 26, 2018
A great and useful tool
Kam Knight addresses every kind of learner - especially children. I couldn’t have picked a better book to act as a guideline in mind mapping. Thank you!
Kam Knight addresses every kind of learner - especially children. I couldn’t have picked a better book to act as a guideline in mind mapping. Thank you!
December 9, 2018
A lot of fluff
The first couple of chapters are good, but the rest could have been summarized with a few quick mind maps.
The first couple of chapters are good, but the rest could have been summarized with a few quick mind maps.
July 19, 2019
General concept explained
The book explains general concepts around mind maps. This can be explained in few pages, not a book. One chapter was useful other chapters are repetitive.
The book explains general concepts around mind maps. This can be explained in few pages, not a book. One chapter was useful other chapters are repetitive.
May 6, 2020
there was a lot of information, but I was not able to apply it. I may need a one on one course or help. I couldn't stay focus.
October 13, 2021
This has the stink of pure woo-woo bs. Not wasting anymore time on it.
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