Mind Map Mechanics
Each mind map begins with a blank piece of paper or blank window in an application. You then add a large central idea, with branches that move out in any direction. The branches contain smaller concepts, ideas, commands, pictures, whatever idea needs to be represented. Any concepts that can be grouped should be put near each other. As need be, you can create deeper and deeper branches, although for this book’s purposes, most mind maps will not go beyond a couple of levels.
Note
Many books have been written about mind maps, but Tony Buzan often gets credit for formalizing and popularizing mind maps. You can learn more about mind maps at his website, http://www.thinkbuzan.com.
For example, Figure I-3 shows a sample mind map ...
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