With paper (or screen) in landscape mode, start withMain Subject in the center and radiate out.

Going clockwise, place 4-10 Topics, then sub-topics on the map varying importance by thickness of lines and size of type.

Use Keywords, as few as possible, because they will trigger other associations and are information rich.

Use pictures. words, and symbols because they are worth 1000 words and colors to show themes and associations.

Don’t forget: Develop your own style, without making judgements, editing and think 3-dimensionally.

Mind Map quickly, without stopping.Jump from branch to branch, filling in empty boxes later.

Finally, go back and edit, prioritize, elaborate and clean up your Mind Map.

Now You’ve Mind Mapped!.