Mind Maps – Back Of The Envelope Thinking
"How long should I spend drawing my Mind Map?" And I as any good consultant, the answer is ... It depends! When first thinking of a Mind Map, determine your purpose and then see if you want to draw it
Where You Read Is Even More Important Than What You read
Have you ever tried to read something really important while on the train and being constantly distracted by the noises around you? Do you find yourself constantly looking around (being distracted) while reading that urgent report in a cafe? Choosing
A Memory Toolbox – 75 Tips And Resources To Go From Amnesic To Elephantic
Memory is a skill that we can all learn. All is takes is a bit of focus and time to keep working on improving your memory. Remembering someone's name, key facts for an exam or what you need to accomplish
Desiderata Reconsidered By Tony Buzan
I just came across a poster when sorting through my large art folio/bag. I wanted to share it with you as we often think that things have changed, that things are bad just now and it is hard to find
How To Take The Frustration Out Of Preparing A Speech
As soon as we start school we are told to organise our thoughts in a linear style – top to bottom, line by line, left to right. With the advances in neuroscience, we now know that this is like teaching
Qwerty Mentality
The QWERTY Mentality Have you ever wondered why people you work with resist change, particularly any sort of unique or innovative change? Well it may come down to what we call the QWERTY Mentality. This comparison of how many people
How To Have A Memorable Baby Shower – A New Twist On Kims Memory Game
Do you remember playing a game where there were 10-20 objects on a tray, which you had 1 or 2 minutes to look at and then once they were covered up / removed, you had to remember all the objects?
Creative Ideas For real Estate Floor Plans
Strolling past a real estate agents (http://www.vassa.com.au/) yesterday after brunch and a creative floor plan for a new building caught my eye. Rather than labelling the rooms "Bedroom" "Kitchen" etc, they used words that inspired a lifestyle, such as Slumber
Why Is Memory Important?
Want the best for your kids?? Want to give them an edge? Help them Train thier Memory! "Research* shows that using memory training to challenge the minds of young learners has a direct impact on attainment and concentration at school,
Secrets Of Speed Reading – How To Be A Whizz With Words
Check out this interview with Tony Buzan on how to read more effectively - Speed Reading Special Interest Group "Imagine you are reading a book, and you want to understand it as well as you can. Would you try to read