October 2009 Archives

I'm the type of person that loves to make lists. It helps to keep me focused, it helps me remember things that I might otherwise forget, and as an added bonus, 90% of what I put down on paper usually gets done. I didn't think that there was a more effective way of keeping things organized until I discovered mind mapping.

I believe that I first heard the term "mind mapping" on Jake Dubber's blog. At the time I didn't really know anything about it, but it struck me as something useful.

As it turns out, it's not really hard to make a mind map. Moreover, it's far more useful than traditional lists in many respects. Conventional lists are linear, where mind maps are free flowing by comparison. They work the way your brain works.

I'm a busy person. I try to keep several websites updated, take care of myself and my home, get involved in a variety of community activities, and I am seriously pursuing a career in music. I like to keep things simple as much as possible, but my life can become unmanageable in a hurry. Mind mapping has helped me to sort through a lot of things, and come up with action plans in many facets of life.

Will mind mapping solve all of your problems? Of course not! However, I found it to be a very useful tool, and thought that I would share it with you.

Watch this video to get started: