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14 years ago

I organize, make notes... like loads on them while I read multiple threads... still failing really badly. Even if someone gave me a niche... i believe i KINDA know SEO tricks/tips... i will fail without doubt. 3 weeks.. made 4 blogs.. 2 of them got banned.. the other two aren't looking to have a brighter future... Just saying.. Mindmap ..got no clue what it is.. but i need TOOLS!

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arjen

14 years ago

Originally Posted by cantfigureout

I organize, make notes... like loads on them while I read multiple threads... still failing really badly. Even if someone gave me a niche... i believe i KINDA know SEO tricks/tips... i will fail without doubt. 3 weeks.. made 4 blogs.. 2 of them got banned.. the other two aren't looking to have a brighter future... Just saying.. Mindmap ..got no clue what it is.. but i need TOOLS!

Thanks for your message!

Mindmaps can help you. They will do two things for you which I think you will love: a mindmap creates overview and reduces mind chatter.

I don't know your specific approach to IM. What I do know is that by creating a mindmap you can create clarity in your thinking. If you like to learn how, just let me know. We can work together on this.

One small tip I think you can benefit from right now: don't overdo on creating different websites. Spend more time on one website and make that one successful. Don't give up. Instant success is very rare. You need to learn, work and be patient.

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Jacqueline Smith

14 years ago

I've just started researching mindmaps. I'm used to being so organized and then I started IM!!!! I've got lists, piles and spreadsheets everywhere! I'm finding this to be very time consuming and counter productive. I think mindmaps may be exactly what I'm looking for. Being new to IM I just don't have the extra money to invest in purchasing a good one.

I'd love to receive one of the licenses you are giving away. I know I would make very good use of it.

Thanks.

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arjen 14 years ago

Hi Jacqueline,

Thanks for your message. I found that mindmaps and IM are a perfect match. Especially when you need to track lots of information and have many little projects you are working on.

What I do is I create a mindmap that brings all the information together in one place. Yes, all the spreadsheets, lists, websites, etc.

With this new Mindmanager version you will be using a wonderful tool. In fact, just download the current tool (version 8) from the mindjet website. Play with it and create your first IM mindmap. I am confident you will love it.
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Dan Klatt

14 years ago

Hi Arjen,

Thank you for sharing the licenses with people you feel would benefit most from them.

I've been impressed with the screen-capture videos people have made using mindmap software where they show the 3-5 topics for the presentation, then click the first and five sub-topics appear and so on. I've tried organizing my thoughts in a similar way to plan a presentation, and frankly I've just not seen how to use the software I found free online; probably shareware or freeware.

I resonate with the value and importance of mind-mapping. It's just when I've found the free programs online, I seem to have been unable to get them to work as I've wanted them to... they didn't seem intuitive, which means I didn't know what I was doing and previously didn't bother taking the time to learn.

Your offer and message has inspired me to go through the learning curve and begin capturing many of my ideas that would benefit from being expressed.

Thank you!

Warmly,
Dan

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arjen 14 years ago

Dear Dan,

Thank you for your message. I understand it can be overwhelming to use AND a new tool AND a different way of working.

If you are really interested in using mindmaps just send me a mindmap you created. We can have a look at it together and get you into a mind mapping mode .

Talk soon!
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Alex Barboza

14 years ago

Well, I need a tool that helps me organize my ideas before writing artciles. Being a non-native English speaker, sometimes I face problems to elaborate my ideas on paper. I am sure this tool would be really helpful to me

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turbot

14 years ago

How MindMaps Help In Online Business

MindMaps are so integral to the way I think, as an Interactive Marketing Strategist, they play a part in everything virtually everything I do.

The following uses and successes relate to a variety of businesses that I've worked with where my remit was online marketing or web development, or the business used internet technologies to support it's function, for example, apps that integrate with online databases.

1. Using MindMaps Trains You To Think & Learn

A. How?

1. Organises and structures your thought
2. Brings subtle understandings into conscious awareness
3. Helps connect the dots between ideas and knowledge
4. Encourages fluent engagement with a subject area
5. Naturally supports our way of non-linear thinking
6. Helps your output what your knowledge
7. Enables precisely targetted creativity and innovation
8. Mindmaps help capture information in a structured fashion

B. Successes

1. Using MindMaps to take notes, I learn faster
• Lectures
• Webinars
2. Using Mindmaps, I innovate more rapidly and precisely
3. Mindmaps help me to stay mentally agile
4. MindMaps accelerate content creation processes
• Articles
• Business Plans
• Proposals
• Sales Letters
5. Mindmaps help me clarify to myself what I know
6. Mindmaps accelerate research processes

2. MindMaps Encourage Collaboration

A. How?

1. In Conculsations, MindMaps make taking notes easy & efficient
2. With a projector, MindMap software taps & co-ordinates group knowledge and innovation easily
3. Mindmaps make it easy to present ideas in a structured fashion
• Presentations
• Documents
4. Mindmaps make knowledge transferrance more efficient
5. Mindmaps are a great pretext to creating content
• Business Plans
6. When conducting interviews or market research, MindMaps help me explore what I need to know and capture answers as they are given.

B. Successes

1. Meetings lead to structured documents that can be leveraged at a glance
2. On occasion, I've been paid $000's to conduct workshops leading to creation of innovation / future direction mindmaps for businesses, where the deliverable was a poster sized Mindmap
3. Some companies I work with use MindMaps to plan projects. Mindmaps augment written documents to help everyone be on the same page, and organise a teams "group mind"
4. My clients express their satisfaction with my work.

3. MindMaps Accelerate & Enhance Content Creation

A. How?

1. Paper based mindmapping for taking notes and brainstorming
2. Software based mindmapping for same, plus content structuring and rendering
3. Using Mindmaps to structure research
4. Using MindMaps to organise research

B. Successes

1. Wrote My Thesis using Mindmap organised content
2. Used Mindmaps to organise research content
3. I have used MindMaps to structure and prepare for writing articles that have been published in national magazines
4. Used MindMaps to co-write content for website videos
5. I have used MindMaps to plan and grow ideas / content for info products
6. Use MindMaps create strategic roadmaps for businesses
7. I have used MindMaps to design content delivered in Training Courses I was presenting / co-presenting
8. I have used Mindmaps to design the content structure of websites

4. MindMaps enhance and accelerate Business Planning & Strategy

A. How?

1. I have structured business plans using Mindmaps, and added content as notes, then rendered them as documents, to create draft business plans
2. Provide a process to organise a large amount of disparate data into a succinct structure

B. Successes?

1. Wrote numerous proposals that have been accepted, the contents of which were organised / originated from using Mindmaps
2. Written and co-written Business Plans, using Mindmap organised content, that have played their part in 1st, 2nd and 3rd rounding funding for startups, including multiple 6 and 7 figure investments
3. Using Mindmap inspired thinking, I've given strategic advice to businesses that are now amongst largest in their field in the World
4. Mindmap inspired thinking is an asset in negotiations, making it easier to understand what people's priorities are, and get better deals.

5. Using Mindmaps for Personal Development

A. How?

1. On a regular basis, I will sit in a coffee shop with my note pad, and map out how I can get better life results
• I will ask myself various questions, the answers to which, inspire me to go in a better life direction. For example, what do I appreciate about <insert subject>?
2. I will create Mindmaps to plan how to implement techniques I have learned in my life

B. Successes

1. Mindmaps have helped me implement personal development techniques, to great effect
2. Mindmaps have accelerated my rate of "Constant and Never Ending Improvement"
3. I used MindMaps to design my morning success ritual

To answer this question, I used MindManager Pro 6, to map out the answers, structure my thoughts, and then "rendered" into MsWord, then cut and paste it into this discussion board and styled it. I find this is a more efficient process for me than writing (and editing) a linear answer in the reply box.

It would be fun to get a free copy of MindManager 9, and I would definitely make use of a licence for MindManager 9 on a daily basis. I hope my uses of MindMaps inspires many more people to make use of them in their businesses.

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mrmanpower

14 years ago

I've learned mindmapping when I was in Uni. and everything changed for me after I practiced it.

ALL OF MY BUSINESS are run by mindmaps. it has helped me build telemarketing groups. data entry teams which I do not MANAGE at all.

I've built multiple work processes, funnels, business plans and workflows that have 'fail safes' which means if 'x' happens make sure 'y' is in place. everything from top to bottom is in mindmaps.

Product creation, workflow. process optimization. everything is there. I can go on and on but in a nutshell.

Mindmapping produces action and the main reason is it cuts out all the crap. just says x has 3 subtopics and you have to do each one. before getting to the y part of the process.

crystal clear. makes everything sing and flow.

I usually do two parts of mapping. one is writing it on a very big notebook. then rewriting it and putting it in mindmanager 7.

reason for this is to allow my brain to 'simmer' during the brainstorming stages.

that's it.

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arjen

14 years ago

Originally Posted by mrmanpower

I've learned mindmapping when I was in Uni. and everything changed for me after I practiced it.

ALL OF MY BUSINESS are run by mindmaps. it has helped me build telemarketing groups. data entry teams which I do not MANAGE at all.

I've built multiple work processes, funnels, business plans and workflows that have 'fail safes' which means if 'x' happens make sure 'y' is in place. everything from top to bottom is in mindmaps.

Product creation, workflow. process optimization. everything is there. I can go on and on but in a nutshell...

Thank you for your thoughts. I certainly agree with you that mind maps remove all 'the crap' in my work as well.

Many of the maps I create are done on paper. These are just quick maps to clear my mind and to move forward. Most of my everyday maps are done on paper.

The long term or project maps are created on my computer. These are created with many links and notes so it is much easier to create them this way.

By the way... when studying I also create my map first on paper as well. Then I create a digital version and this map is transformed into a presentation I give. This system helps me to internalize the information much faster.

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johnsteillman 14 years ago

MindManager is really nice piece of software. I'm using it for website architecture since v7. It's also nice for brainstorming meetings.

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arjen 14 years ago

Dear Turbot,

WOW!!! Thanks a lot for your very thorough description on how you use mind mapping! I am sure many people will benefit from your message.

Also, I am sure you will love your MindManager 9 license .

Just one more question: do you have a mind map you like to or can share with us? Everybody is probably curious about your mind maps.

I look forward to seeing more from you!
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jpeguero

14 years ago

I have zero experience using mindmaps software. Lately I've been thinking a lot about using one because I wanted to write MS. excel script and have a representation using a mindmap. Also it will be so useful mindmapping website project before built.

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priyankeshu

14 years ago

I don't know what Mind manager will offer me as i am currently using free mind.

here are things how and why i use mind maps...

1. Almost every book that i read i create a mind map of the main points. That helps me in retaining the information and revise without really opening the book again.

It has helped me great deal.

2. I teach. From english to web development. My students love me for explaining them the concepts first using mind maps.

I try to create a complete map of whatever is to be taught and the relationships amongst the various nodes.

This helps them in learning "Concept Based " Concept based learning is more natural way of learning and getting acquainted to new things.

3. Almost all my website projects have a mind map. If i am creating anything new i create a mind map. It helps me in organizing the information. Not only the mind map helps me on organizing the the organizing the information BUT also..

4. Project management (to do list)
it also helps me to create a to do list of various projects.

5. Mind map as Idea manager

Got an idea? Put it there on the new sheet and then add it later on when you have to figure out WHERE it would fit the best.

Apart from this i use Mind maps a LOT for planning social activities to learning and from idea generation and brainstorming.

Why do i need Mindmanager?
I know that it is a better software and i could organize mind maps in a better way. Using images and linking is nt that great in Free mind.

But i love freemind nonetheless, and

having Mind Manager would be an asset and might help me in exploring new possibilities with the whole world of Mind Mapping!

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arjen

14 years ago

Thanks Priyankeshu, great to read how you are using mindmaps.

Do you ask your students to create mindmaps as well? Or do you give them your mindmaps as a reference guide?

I noticed that in teaching it is wonderful to show mindmaps AND ask the students to give you a copy of their mindmaps after your lesson. This way you can see what they find important.

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desilva

14 years ago

I have been a mind mapper for many, many, years. I started out with Freemind until I was given MindManager 6. I am still using this version today.

I use MM to keep track of everything. Projects, commitments, request, task, you name it and I have a map for it. I use GyroQ as a plugin for MM. It helps me to capture things without being interrupted. I can easily capture any commitments I have promised to others into a map and never skip a beat. The same applies to commitments made to me. Ideas, task, or whatever you need to keep track of can be instantly recorded into a map with virtually no break in your work flow.

As far as organization is concerned, there is no tool that I have found better for managing projects. The brainstorming features allows me to capture ideas quickly and arrange them in a way that makes sense for me. Although my version of MindManager no longer works with Microsoft Outlook, the later versions do, and it is just another reason to consider trying MindManger 9.
I'd really like to get one of those licenses, either way I'm going to keep on mapping!

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Vtsinger

14 years ago

I have not used Mindmapping before, but it seems very intriguing.

Now, I consider myself to be an organized person, but somewhere along the line, especially with large projects where I am assimilating a good amount of ideas and data....out of nowhere these piles appear.

I have used notebooks, files, folders, spreadsheets, and am consistently and constantly trying to find the best ways to organize myself. Finding a way to be able to cross-reference ideas and materials in an organized way has not been easy.

I think the find that creativity works in a non-linear fashion is the problem, and, well, many organizational techniques tend to be linear.

To be honest, I also tend to get sidetracked and befuddled when it comes to multi-stage projects - sometimes it just doesn't seem obvious what to tackle next, too many things running at one time, I guess.

It seems that mindmapping would be a great way to not only organize, but, like was said earlier, manage the mindchat.

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arjen

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Vtsinger

I have not used Mindmapping before, but it seems very intriguing.

Now, I consider myself to be an organized person, but somewhere along the line, especially with large projects where I am assimilating a good amount of ideas and data....out of nowhere these piles appear.

I have used notebooks, files, folders, spreadsheets, and am consistently and constantly trying to find the best ways to organize myself. Finding a way to be able to cross-reference ideas and materials in an organized way has not been easy.

I think the find that creativity works in a non-linear fashion is the problem, and, well, many organizational techniques tend to be linear.

To be honest, I also tend to get sidetracked and befuddled when it comes to multi-stage projects - sometimes it just doesn't seem obvious what to tackle next, too many things running at one time, I guess.

It seems that mindmapping would be a great way to not only organize, but, like was said earlier, manage the mindchat.

I believe you should really look into mind mapping. I was like you describe: I was fine when dealing with different tasks and projects... until one point in time when everything seemed to slip away.

Mindmaps help me organized now. I create a map and never forget what I need to do. There are only two (human) problems in working with mindmaps.

1. You have to update the maps.
2. You need to use them.

Once you do that, you will be able to deal with lots of information and remain focused.

Let me know if you want to discuss this more!

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turbot 14 years ago

Arjen,

I can't post a link to anything (including an example MindMap) on this forum because I don't have a high enough post count yet to do so.

Most of my MindMaps are client / project specific, and may be interesting to people, but may not be of great value.

So... inspired by some of the public maps made visible on MindMeister, I will re-work a set of questions useful for getting a strategic orientation of a company, and make that map public, and update this tread and direct message you on twitter when I do.

BTW, if you want to send me an email directly, you can do so using thomas (at) oduffy (dot) com

best regards,

Thomas

PS: I am very happy to be getting a free MM9 Licence.
PPS: If you ever want to interview someone who is an avid mindmapper, perhaps I would be a good candidate!
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priyankeshu 14 years ago

yes ofc..

first thing i teach them is how to create mind maps before any subject
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arjen

14 years ago

Many thanks everybody for your ideas and thoughts.

The winners of the licenses have been contacted. There are no prices left anymore... sorry...

You can still let me and others know via this post how you benefit from mindmaps.

Thanks!

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