Arjen

Choosing Between Mind Mapping Or To-Do Lists

Let's face it, each day we are bombarded by dozens of things to do. Our many responsibilities make sure our hands are full most of the time. Most often we find ourselves forgetting so many things! Often we simply get confused with what to do first and wha... Read >

5 Steps To Organize Up To Thousands Of Mind Maps Easily

The more mind maps we create, the bigger the pile of mind maps we have. I don't know about you, but this is something which is a limiting factor for many people. They use a mind map as a tool to have a better overview, and they end up having all these min... Read >

Do You Mind Map In Public?

Have you ever used a mindmap during a sales pitch? Do you show people you meet for the first time your visual maps? Have you used maps in meetings? One of the first things people tell me when they learn about mind mapping is that this is something whic... Read >

Less Is More - Even With Mind Maps

Today I am training a group of people in mind mapping, smart reading (I prefer this over speed reading because it is easier to learn) and memory training. Since I am writing this early in the morning... I will keep it short. Only a reminder of a small yet... Read >

Do You Trust Your Memory?

If you are like most people, you probably feel your memory is not that good. You can't remember the names of people you just met and you have problems recalling phone numbers. Thank God for paper and mobile phones to store the information! Seriously, your... Read >

Mind Mapping While On The Road

Mind mapping wherever, whenever. That sounds really interesting. I want to discuss three ways with you to create mind maps wherever you are. Here are first four basic guidelines a tool has to offer me to create mind maps: 1. Create any type of mind ... Read >

Use With Caution - Mind Meets Map

One of the most interesting things happens when people start to Mind Map. I tell my students to use more images when mapping their information. I let them know they need to make a nice picture of their notes. They learn to use different colors. And what h... Read >

The 2 Main Reasons Why You Should Use Your Brain

Did you learn how to remember information? Probably not. Why should you? We have computers, paper, voice recorders, etc. There just seems to be no good reason why you should remember things. To my knowledge, more and more people are taught not to remember... Read >

2 Questions For Making Your Mind Maps And Life More Productive

These last couple of months, I received many Mind Maps from people. The interesting question I received from most people is how they could improve their Mind Maps. Usually, the Mind Maps can be improved easily. You are talking about words and colors used,... Read >

Mind Mapping Is Serious Business - But It Shouldn't Be!

Please read first and then create your own opinion then. I believe we need to change the world of mind mapping and you and I are able to do this. Here's why I write this and what we have to do: Have you been listening to all these people who are stimul... Read >

Capturing And Overviewing Great Ideas With Mind Mapping

Whenever you are looking for great ideas, new insights or you are just looking for answers, you should consider using a Mind Map for getting results. Of course there are other forms of visual mapping you could consider as well. Let's focus on the Mind Map... Read >

10 Steps In Becoming A World Class Mindmapper

1.Mindmap 2.Mindmap even more 3.Mindmap with others 4.Mindmap when you are stuck 5.Mindmap when you don't want to 6.Mindmap your activities 7.Mindmap for fun 8.Mindmap to solve problems 9.Mindmap for getting ideas 10.Simply Mindmap Eastern wis... Read >

Mind Maps - Mainstream, Really?

Many people are talking about when and if Mind Mapping will go mainstream. After further investigation, I want to give you my thoughts on this topic. Some of things I hear when my students and I talk about mind maps are this: This is a personal tool... Read >

How To Mind Map Your Way From Jobless To Employed Into A New Job

More and more people are facing difficult times because of a global money meltdown. Many people lose their jobs or have to find another job to earn enough money. So I thought it might be interesting to share my thoughts on using a mind map to find and get... Read >

Will You Leave The Safe And Familiar Pond?

Today I returned home riding my bike. On my way, I passed a pond. I watched the birds in this pond often. Since it is spring time, there are many birds nesting and raising their children. This particular pond I passed is not that pretty. Actually, beca... Read >