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Royce Barber

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How Do I Draw A MindMap

 I want to know about: Mind Maps, Flow Charts, Bullited Lists, Organization, The philosophy of organization, file cabinets, and collecting of information on an extrenal hard drive. Here are a few specific questions...

 

What would be the basics behind making a good mind map, and or flow chart. What would one considder if they were to write a book about mind maps and flow charts. Or charts of any kind, really. If you know anything about the design aspect, the appeal to those looking at the mind map, or anything about how to organise a mind map or flow chart, let me know. My lesser question is about overall organization and the philosophy and style behind having an organised life. I know a lot about organization but I want to know what all of you do.

Please give me involved answers, and be articulate. No one-sentence answers please. This is for you as much as it is for me, beacuse you can apply your answer to your own life.

 

I would actually prefer answers to be listed in the form of a bullited list, or a "pro's/con's" list. Feel free to answer any way you like though.

 

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- I find that I need routine in my life in order to be productive.  Making a routine out of the things that I know that I need to do, make it easier for me to continue doing the things that aren't necissarily fun, for example: exercising, working enough hours in the day (I work from home), doing homework, etc.  

- I also need non-routine in my life though, adventure, spontaneity.  I need to be able to have fun over the weekends, to travel, to act like a kid, to get some exercise, go on a hike, visit people, go for long drives, etc.  If all life is organized and planned for, you lose a lot, I believe.  There needs to be a proper balance.  

Posted 2008-01-29T14:29:53Z
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I use diagramming (a more general term than mind-mapping) techniques extensively and my experience reminds me the first thing to consider is what you are going to do:



  • If you want to generate ideas (that is brainstorm by yourself) mind-mapping is a good technique. A good manual on mind-mapping can be found here: http://www.mind-mapping.co.uk. So how to do it - by hand or on paper? On paper you wan have virtually as much space as you like, it definitely feels more natural and you are not restricted in drawing style by software. On the computer the benefit is faster intput (especially if you are a touch typist) and fast input is crucial when so many ideas and associations rush into your head.

Even though mind-mapping is touted to be the ultimate tool just for this purpose I still do not adhere completely to it. On the sheet of paper I often do diagrams following different direction than that from the centre outwards, make various inter-connections, etc. Of course there is software for such, "free", diagramming - e.g. MS Visio.


  • If you are going to present some information to other people I would advise you to use hierarchical diagramming - that is, all graphics having a clear, linear direction. Also do not make the diagram excessively colourful - actually do not use colour unless there is something very important to underscore. This seems contrary to the concept of mind-mapping but do not forget that creating ideas is one thing and reading ideas another.

  • If you need to systemize knowledge from several sources into one single scheme or make a graphical outline of a book then mindmapping software is the answer. I would wholeheartedly recommend you www.mindmapper.com - versatile, flexible, oriented at the diagramming functionality rather than the decorative effects.
Posted 2008-02-18T20:33:51Z
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