Get more out of your powerful mind mapping software

Learn top strategies to create more effective mind maps in less time, with less frustration

Dear Mind Mapper,

If you’re like many busy executives, you probably bought mind mapping software because you were convinced that it could make a difference in your productivity and creativity.

Still waiting for that “eureka!” moment, where it becomes abundantly clear how it can benefit you? I was, too, until I started to gather best practices and talking to mind mapping software experts about their strategies for leveraging this powerful new type of software.

I was so impressed by what I learned that I was hungry for more. So I sought out even more insights, tips and techniques, and finally decided that this stuff was too good to keep to myself. I gathered them into one reference guide, an e-book that’s worth it’s weight in gold for visual mappers: Power Tips & Strategies for Mind Mapping Software Second Edition.

I’m Chuck Frey, author of the Mind Mapping Software Blog and reviewer of mind mapping software. While many people see the promise of mind mapping software, the majority of users of it aren’t experiencing its real potential value. Many of the people I’ve talked to are stuck in first gear, at the basic level of competency with their programs. They want help achieving more of the promise of mind mapping software. I'm here to help you!

Power Tips & Strategies for Mind Mapping Software Second Edition is your guide to the best practices and tips for leveraging all of the life-enhancing potential of your mind mapping software.

Here's what you'll learn

• How can you use visual maps to manage and conquer information overload?
• How can you use it to handle common business tasks?
• What common mistakes should you avoid when creating mind maps with software?
• How can you use visual maps to clarify your thinking and planning?
• What is the correct amount of detail to put into a visual map?
• Why is it important to use color, icons and topic formatting consistently?
• How can you avoid "map shock" when sharing your maps with colleagues and coworkers?
• How can you ensure that your maps communicate clearly?

What's in this e-book?

Power Tips & Strategies for Mind Mapping Software Second Edition contains a wealth of ideas, tips and strategies that you can put to work today to increase your effectiveness and efficiency. Here’s what it contains:

Mind Mapping Applications: 16 valuable ways you can utilize your mind mapping software to gain an edge in your work and personal life.

Mind Mapping Tips: How to get more productivity out of your mind mapping software by using best practices for creating, manipulating and sharing your ideas and information.

Advanced Mind Mapping Strategies: As I did the research for this e-book, I came across some truly remarkable strategies that you ought to know to supercharge your mind mapping skills. And they're all gathered here, for your benefit!

Interviews: I have interviewed some of the world's leading experts on visual mapping to find out what they do differently, and why it works so well for them. Now you can benefit from the highly productive techniques that they have developed.

Ask the Experts: I have gathered an informal network of some of the best and the brightest thinkers in the world of visual mapping. From time to time, I ask them key questions about mind mapping software. This e-book includes compilations of their answers to several common questions.

Case Histories: This is where the rubber meets the road. Real people, solving real-world problems and gaining real efficiencies with mind mapping software. These are their stories, in their words. The response from readers to this new section of my e-book alone has been phenomenal!

Mind Mapping Resources: This last section of my e-book has been extensively updated and expanded, to give you access to all of the best tools and resources about mind mapping software - everythingfrom resource sites and Squidoo "lenses" about visual mapping to discussion forums and books, it's all here in one convenient place!

Improve your productivity with proven tips and strategies

Another problem you’ve probably encountered is that it’s nearly impossible to find best practices for mind mapping software. Just try Googling it, and you’ll see what I mean. The problem is that this genre of software is so new that no one has ever gathered them in one place – until now. Here are some of the unique, valuable insights you’ll learn from this e-book:

• 16 applications of mind mapping software that you may not have considered – but which can significantly increase your productivity
• How “refactoring” can help you to look at your map in a whole new way
• How the “TAP process” can help you to create more complete and well-organized maps
• How to present mind maps to your colleagues and co-workers – without overwhelming them
• How to really get a good look at “the bigger picture.”
• How to ensure that you don’t “lose” ideas when brainstorming
• Common mistakes to avoid when creating visual maps
• How can you tell when a mind map is "done?"

Case histories show you the way to superior visual mapping

One of the things I discovered from my user surveys is that people who are utilizing mind mapping software want to see examples. They want to learn from others’ mind maps. That’s why my e-book contains over 20 case histories, where real users of mind mapping software explain how they create effective visual maps. Each case history includes:

• A detailed description of the application for which mind mapping software was used,
• The advantages and efficiencies gained in doing so, and
• A screen shot of the mind map.

You not only get a picture of an actual mind map, but the creator of it tells you, in his or her own words, why they created it and what problems it solves them. You can find collections of mind maps in several places on the web, but finding the stories behind the map is impossible to find on the web. I have leveraged my audience of visual mappers to gather these informative examples together in one place, so you can learn from their experiences. Topics include:

• Writing a business proposal
• Strategic thinking
• Planning projects visually
• Managing process improvement
• Total life to-do list

Picture yourself as a master mind mapper

When you're done reading Power Tips & Strategies for Mind Mapping Software Second Edition, you'll be able to think more creatively, improve your productivity, manage projects more efficiently, make better-informed decisions and communicate your ideas with greater impact. You'll benefit immediately from the ideas it contains, and will find it's a great reference source that you can return to at any time to brush up on your skills.

Imagine how long it would take to gather all of this information on your own - to find the experts and users of mind mapping software and pick their brains, and to find all of the tips, techniques and insights that I have unearthed in my ongoing research. It could take months or even years! Fortunately, you don't have to do that, because I've already done all the hard work for you.

My ironclad guarantee

I'm so convinced that you'll benefit from this e-book that if you are unsatisfied with your e-book within 8 weeks of purchase, I will refund your purchase price - no questions asked!

Even if you generate only one killer idea from the tips and techniques contained in this e-book, it will have already paid for itself many times over. Think of it as an inexpensive investment that will generate a huge ROI - "return on ideas!"

Unleash the versatility and power of your software today

Power Tips & Strategies for Mind Mapping Software Second Edition is available in 2 versions:

Click here to read the satisfaction guarantee and return policy.

What's in the bonus reports?

When you purchase the deluxe version, you will not only receive the Power Tips & Strategies for Mind Mapping Software e-book, you will also receive two bonus reports:

BONUS #1

First, you'll receive a 52-page companion e-book containing reviews of 28 of the most popular mind mapping software programs available today. This report was just updated to include the new generation of web-based mind mapping tools, plus a number of the leading add-ins for MindManager.

BONUS #2

You'll also get the recently updated Mind Mapping Software Comparison Chart, which will give you a side-by-side look at 21 of these business-oriented visual mapping programs. You can use it to focus in on the programs that have the functionality you need to be more productive in your business. This comprehensive 2-page chart includes everything from key topic afnd map capabilities and export formats to Microsoft Office integration and advanced capabilities (links to each developer's website are also included!). Want to know which mind mapping programs support RSS? Or which ones can export to Microsoft Project? You'll find it here!

Questions?

Please contact Chuck Frey at chuck (at) innovationtools.com (please substitute the @ sign for the word "at").

Contact Info:
Chuck Frey
647 Aber Dr.
Waterford, WI 53185

P.S. One other thing:

I used to think mind mapping software was interesting. But when I did the research to write this book, and started talking to experts and gathering best practices, I was amazed at what it could really do, and some of the cool ways that people are utilizing it. And you will, too!

Please note: This e-book will be immediately available as a PDF file for download, after successful completion of your credit card transaction. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view it. If you don't have it on your computer, please click here to download it.