Why is it that we often get our best ideas when in the shower, at the gym or walking the dog? It is because we are allowing our brain to wander and daydream. It is important to give your brain
In his official Biography "The man who introduced the world to Mind Maps, Tony Buzan reveals that he loyally waited until after Michael Jackson's untimely demise before revealing details about their relationship. In a full explosive chapter Tony shares his
It's a well known fact that many of the most successful people in the world are highly effective readers, that is, they read strategically. "President John F. Kennedy is perhaps the most_famous speed reader. This is because he emphasised his
Successful people understand and manage the three basic elements of learning... their Strategy for Reading their Comprehension of what they're reading and their ability to Recall and use information coming in. When you understand how this three-legged stool of learning is enhanced you too
Need an idea? Take a nap! I’ve always been a visual person, which is why I like the creative thinking skill of Imagineering – imagine what might be and engineer it into reality. So when a Byte Stories email arrived
Our friend David Hill in New York just told us the Mind Map he created of all the parties involved in Rebuilding Downtown Manhattanis now a museum piece. Here's what they're saying: After the 9/11 destruction of the New York City
While travelling in London Underground today I noticed the vital importance of colour for communication. It is so much easier to follow the different routes in colour. But what if the map of the London Underground was in Black and
Mindwerx International and Life's DHA are again sponsoring the 2013 Australian Open Memory Championship in Melbourne on 24-25 August. Other sponsors are Powercor and Oaks on Collins. Memory is the flipside of creativity, and these Memory Olympians show just what
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 think, to the common
"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
