Mind Mapping: Improve Memory, Concentration, Communication, Organization, Creativity, and Time Management (Mental Performance) Paperback – Large Print, September 9, 2012

i love mind mapping been using it for years. I heard Kam on a podcast talking about it and was so impressed with his talk I bought his book. Having read so many books about mind mapping without doubt this is the best written on the topic. Most books didn't even have images which makes no sense as mind maps are visual so you have to see them to know how to make them. The ones that do have images either just use stock photos, are amateur quality or they're only a few of them. Kam includes so many images this was the first time I saw the full power what mind mapping could do and the explanations were good too. Most things I've heard about mind maps is you can use it for this or that but never shown how. Kam includes step by step wlak through with real life examples you will encounter. The chapters on the other mapping systems like flow charts, concept, and cognitive maps were eye opening. Good writing, good illustrations, good examples.

I'm so happy I found this book because it explains how to create a visual picture of what needs to be completed in the form of a Mind Map. I felt like I was having memory issues, I could not stay focused on any one thing. I purchased many books on organization, time mgmt, stopping procrastination, and a few other books which had pages after pages of mind maps without instructions. Once I read this book and all the details of how to use a mind map I can definitely say, I do not have memory or focus issues. I just have too many things I am trying to remember to complete. It showed me how to focus on each task or issue I am trying to complete. For example I'm trying to declutter my house and it is overwhelming to look at everything in my house and where to start. I start in my room and head to the closet to put things away and start tackling something in the closet. My mind wanders and jumps from one thought to the next. In this Digital age it seems many feel overwhelmed, unfocused and procrastinate. I feel like there isnt enough time for everything. This book may be helpful for the person who feels overwhelmed with too many things to do and cant get things done. Or if someone does not know where to start on a big project, such as a wedding, vacation, starting a business or any big Idea, this book teaches how to lay things out, so you can see the big picture all on one page. Once I quickly read this book and created a mind map by dumping everything I had on my mind in their proper place, I realized, OMG no wonder I am overwhelmed, I'm trying to do too many things, and organize too many things at the same time. I felt a sense of relief once everything was listed in an orderly way so that I can see the whole picture! Then when I choose what I want to do I know where to start. If I get sidetracked, I can go back and look at my Mind Map, to get back on the correct road to my goal, vision or To-Do list. I highly recommend getting the actual book (kindle is ok, but I get distracted on the internet by other books or other things), highlight the areas which are important to you, and feel the relief of order in your life. I hope it helps.

I needed to learn new skills. Learning wasn't easy like when I was young. It wasn't easy then either. But it became more important now. Thank goodness someone passed a long this book. Developing human-centric thinking tools like mind mapping has never been so important. In a world driven more and more by AI we need to double down on uniquely human skills that machines can't replicate: creativity, holistic thinking, problem solving. This book fosters all this. Some of the uses go overboard but overall I'm glad to come across it. It's better to learn now than when it's too late.

As a mother juggling the roles of parent, teacher, planner, and occasional crisis manager, I am always looking for tools to bring order to the chaos. Kam Knight's Mind Mapping came into my life at just the right time-and I can honestly say it has transformed how I manage my family's busy life and how I support my children's learning.Mind mapping as Kam presents it goes beyond note-taking technique but a way of thinking that encourages clarity, creativity, and connection. I initially picked it up to help my 10-year-old son who was struggling to organize his school projects. But as I read through the chapters, I began using mind maps to meal plan, schedule weekly activities, and even talk through big feelings with my 7-year-old daughter.It felt so empowering not only for me but for my kids. They started creating their own mind maps to study, brainstorm birthday party ideas, and manage chores. It turned into a family habit that helps us communicate better and stay on the same page.

I picked it up mind mapping hoping to find a better way to help students organize information. What I found was a method that matched how many of them already think nonlinear, visual and layered. Mr Knight's book has helped me introduced the technique across grade levels and subjects and once my students gave it a try, they found it easier to make connections and recall the lectures, giving them a structure that feels right for them. What I do is have them share their mind maps to the class so they can learn from the creativity and organization of each other. Sometimes we'll build a large map from each student's individual maps as Kam describes in the chapter on group mind mapping. I've seen quieter students use mind maps to express the complex thoughts in their heads and more visual learners find their footing in subjects where they'd usually fall behind. This encouraged me to rethink how I present material and with Kam's guidance on presenting with mind maps I'm focused less on slides and more through mapped discussions or open-ended thinking webs.