The Ultimate Book of Mind Maps
This book is the definitive guide to Mind Mapping. Tony Buzan has changed the lives of millions with Mind Maps, his revolutionary system of note-taking that will help you excel in every area of your life. This practical full-colour book shows how this incredible thinking tool works and how you can use it to achieve your full potential.The Ultimate Book of Mind Maps will help you:• Come up with brilliant ideas• Find inspired solutions to any problem• Create more time for yourself• Set goals and achieve them• Motivate yourself and others• Remember anything you want when you wantColour illustrated throughout, this definitive guide is packed full of examples of amazing thinking tools and practical Mind Map examples, including running a meeting, preparing for an interview, starting up a new venture, planning family events, shopping for gifts, designing a garden, getting fit, and writing a speech for a wedding.It can even help you plan your ideal future!
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The Ultimate Book of Mind Maps®
Unlock Your Creativity
Boost Your Memory Change Your Life
Tony Buzan with Susanna Abbott, Creative Editor
Dedication
This book is dedicated to the wonders of the brain
and to Mind Maps>®, the ultimate mind-power tool.
Contents
Title Page
Dedication
Acknowledgements
List of Mind Maps
Introduction
What Is a Mind Map?
The Great Geniuses and Note-making
What Do You Need to Make a Mind Map?
Seven Steps to Making a Mind Map
Know Your Brain, Unlock Your Potential
How Well Do You Know Your Brain?
Our Evolving Knowledge of Our Evolving Brains
The Brain Principle of Synergy
The Learning Principle of Repetition
Mind Maps: Brain Tool Extraordinaire
The Ultimate Success Formula
Mind Workouts for Mental Success
How Can I Boost My Creativity?
Mind Maps for Creative Thinking
Advanced Creative Mind Mapping
Memorizing Information from a Mind Map
The Importance of Study Breaks
Creativity Is the Key to Mental Success
Physical Fitness for Mental Power
The New Science of Body and Mind
Feed Your Body, Feed Your Mind
Mind Maps for Everyday Success
Mind Maps for Your Social Life
Afterword
Contact
Other Books by Tony Buzan
Copyright
About the Publisher
Acknowledgements
With special thanks to my wonderful support team at Thorsons: Carole Tonkinson, Publishing Director; Susanna Abbott, Senior Editor, who has also helped me write and plan this book; Danielle Robertson, Designer; Jacqui Caulton, Senior Designer; Nicole Linhardt, Senior Production Controller; Liz Dawson, Publicity Director; Chris Wold, Sales and Marketing Development Director; Laura Scaramella, Rights Manager; and Belinda Budge, Managing Director.
A big thank you also to: Simon Gerratt and Charlotte Ridings for their editorial support; Alan and Emily Burton for their superb illustrations; and Caroline Shott, my incredible Literary Manager, whose energy and dedication constantly amaze me.
Finally, a special thank you to my home team: Lesley Bias for her ‘flying fingers’; Vanda North for her tireless work promoting Mind Maps around the world; my brother, Professor Barry Buzan, for his decades-long support of me and the Mind Mapping concept; and to my mother, Jean Buzan, who has always encouraged me to pursue my vision for Mind Maps.
List of Mind Maps
Chapter One
What Is a Mind Map?
Chapter Two
Know Your Brain, Unlock Your Potential
Chapter Three
The Ultimate Success Formula
Chapter Four
Mind Workouts for Mental Success
Chapter Five
Physical Fitness for Mental Power
Chapter Six
Mind Maps for Everyday Success
Introduction
Do you want to:
If you have answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you have the right book in your hands! Mind Maps are a unique thinking tool that will bring out your natural genius and enable you to shine in every area of your life. The Ultimate Book of Mind Maps is the definitive guide to using this remarkable tool.
Chapter One, What is a Mind Map?, introduces you to Mind Maps and how they work. It explains the basic Mind Map ‘rules’ and takes you step-by-step through your first Mind Map.
Chapter Two, Know Your Brain, Unlock Your Potential, digs deeper into the reasons why Mind Maps work and how they actually help your brain learn and think creatively. The better you understand your brain and how it works, the easier it is for you to help it perform to its best.
Chapter Three, The Ultimate Success Formula, looks at learning how to learn. It gives you a foolproof formula for learning and success that you can use in combination with Mind Maps. With the TEFCAS success formula and Mind Maps you’ll always succeed!
