http://www.mindmaptutor.com Awaken The Genius In You Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:57:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The last time I searched for Key Words in Google, Google Adwords came up as the number one result. What does Google have to do with Key Words?It is interesting to see how a company like Google latched onto the idea and now use it in their marketing, tools and ... http://www.mindmaptutor.com/2010/03/mind-map-with-key-words/ "If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it", is accredited to the actor, Lucille Ball. This quote came to mind while chatting to a colleague of mine, Alain Jaques.He used the concept of getting fit, in the work context. We work in a tough, fast paced ... http://www.mindmaptutor.com/2010/02/using-mind-maps-to-get-mentally-fit/ ...Or is it?I've recently been criticized by a number of 'certified' Mind Mapping instructors. Who, correctly, claim that I am breaking certain laws of Tony Buzan, the inventor of the Mind Map.Those criticisms made me relook at my Mind Maps and my personal style of Mind Mapping. I came to ... http://www.mindmaptutor.com/2010/02/mind-mapping-is-easy/ BackgroundThis article was prompted by a conversation I had with a colleague. She said she was going back to linear notes for the minutes of her meetings, as she found the Mind Map minutes to be too unstructured. She felt that the Mind Map rendition of the minutes were 'all ... http://www.mindmaptutor.com/2010/02/a-good-mind-map-has-structure/ Lifelong LearningArie de Geus'Your ability to learn faster than your competitor may be your only sustainable competitive advantage', is a quote by Arie de Geus that I often use because of the great message it carries.Arie de Geus gets my admiration because he is not a pure academic only. He ... http://www.mindmaptutor.com/2010/02/mind-maps-and-lifelong-learning/ Philosophical Since November last year, my articles focused quite a bit on my philosophy of success. Philosophical discussions are often controversial and spark lots of debate, but it's something I quite like. You should perhaps also develop your 'own philosophy of life'. This will ensure that there is always a higher purpose ... http://www.mindmaptutor.com/2010/01/mind-map-your-milestones/ Before I start with this week's article, I would like to address a comment by Tim Fulford on last week's post. He criticised my Mind Map for not using one word per line and the lack of images. You can see his comments on the post at MindMapTutor.com. Even though I ... http://www.mindmaptutor.com/2010/01/mind-map-your-smart-goals/ [caption id="attachment_614" align="aligncenter" width="590" caption="Why Mind Map Tutor?"][/caption] Before I answer the question, 'Why Mind Map Tutor', I give you the Collins Dictionary definition of a tutor: 'A Teacher; usually instructing individuals and often engaged privately.' You should feel that you are being personally tutored by the information on this website. My love ... http://www.mindmaptutor.com/2010/01/why-mind-map-tutor-2/ Living on Purpose Last week's article, living on purpose, introduced you to big picture thinking of your life. If you always have the big picture in mind, passion, which is a primary ingredient of success, is usually sustainable. Single-minded focus is undoubtedly the biggest guarantee of success and a Mind Map is ... http://www.mindmaptutor.com/2010/01/mind-map-your-roles-and-goals/ Strangely, this was one of the more difficult articles to write. It surprised me, as I was thinking for some time about the first article for 2010. It had to be inspirational but not one of those New Year's resolution ones that have already been forgotten. The scene had already been ... http://www.mindmaptutor.com/2010/01/living-on-purpose/