What I Know About Mind Mapping

1. Benefits

1.1. Focus

1.2. Structure thoughts

1.3. Overview

1.4. Memory

1.5. Efficient

1.6. Free flow of ideas

1.7. Doesn't feel like work

2. Formats

2.1. Paper

2.2. Digital

2.3. Online

3. Uses

3.1. Brainstorming

3.2. Summarizing

3.3. Planning

3.4. Problem solving

3.5. Note taking

3.6. Memorizing

3.7. Presentation

3.8. Structuring information

3.9. Collaboration

3.10. Decision making

4. How to

4.1. Drawing & Reading

4.1.1. Start with center

4.1.2. Add first-level topics

4.1.3. Go clockwise

4.2. Topics

4.2.1. Single keywords!

4.2.2. Short Phrases

4.2.3. Sentences

4.3. Pictures & Symbols

4.4. Colors

5. Why They Work

5.1. Structure

5.2. Overview

5.3. Reduction

5.4. Memory triggers

6. Introduction

6.1. Definition of mind map

6.2. History

6.2.1. Tony Buzan

6.2.2. 1970s