The PERFECT Mind Map: 4 Step Framework

In this video I want to talk about mind maps or spider diagrams as they are an effective tool for learning efficiently but the problem is lots of people don't actually know how to use them correctly.

I cover my COCD 4 step framework which stands for Chunk, Organize, Connect and Doodle and I also share my screen and show some examples of mind maps I've used for medicine and construct a #mindmap in realtime to give you some insight to how I create the perfect mind map.

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🧠 🗺️ In case you missed it in the comments here's a full summary of the research behind Mind Mapping from Tony Buzan the creator of the original mind map concept and do let me know how you've used mind maps and spider diagrams in the comments below:

[daveretiredbkk]

My favourite type of Mind Map is multiple layers of timelines that are related to the same time period. I like to see timelines for political events, Wars, and Famine layered on top of each other.

[masscreationbroadcasts]

4:24 Oh. This is new. To start your mind map from memory. This. This is good. Real good.

[NickName_]

Very good video, you mentioned you use both Miro for calibration work and Notion for your notes. Did you use Notion for the typed mind maps in your video? Not sure if you used Notion and a template or if it was another program. TIA

[xbkstbn]

what mind mapping program do you recommend?

[brandoutmusic]

Great video! One point I'd add is making a mindmap more visual! Use colors to separate ideas, use images instead of some words since the brain processes and remembers pictures way better/faster than words!

[daniellaNicole]

I do linear notes then when I study I read it summarize it and then break it down to understand it. I used to use this for cramming but not I believe it can help me test myself as well as make connections and help me remember it

[ethandelekta]

I’m in PA school right now and I’m having a huge disconnect with the material (ie I’m devolving into regurgitating things I don’t really understand and have no connection to prior knowledge) Specifically in my case I was an anatomy teacher. I prefer to use something I think is similar to this to learn but i kinda gear it more towards differentiation of conditions and rationale for tx …. (So I guess it’s more like a tree ie lung disorders broken into restrictive vs obstructive then location etc) but the issue I’m running into is that I can’t do it fast enough and I constantly have to go back and look what things mean. (Like oh shoot I made it all the way to restrictive and down my differentiator and see erythema nodosum associated with sarcoidosis but I forget what that is and I spend 5-10 minutes going back to find it)….. so getting to my point is there a good program I could utilize or a learning tool that just hyperlinks so I click on erythema nodosum and it takes me to it quickly? Or is there a premade resource I could utilize that has key differentiators between diagnoses made and guideline / rationale in diagnostic study/treatment options? I suppose even a very efficient way to confirm that I’m properly analyzing the information so I’m not checking myself 50 times a night and thus falling behind on material would be helpful.

[tullochgorum]

A couple of things I'd add, as someone who has used mindmapping pretty much daily since the early 70s

1) Use the Buzan concept of Keywords. He's too dogmatic on many issues, but he's right on the mark with this one.

2) Explicitly structure the map around a question or hierarchy of questions, harnessing the power of enquiry-based learning.

[nihsumi]

By chance, did you use Mind Maps to help for exam studying or Mind Palaces?

[nihsumi]

Throw this into Anki to see if you know the nodes for testing knowledge.

[macaulayshaw]

But how do you mindmap an a book of hundreds of keywords on a A4 piece of paper? I can hardly write 5 words. Also the words means nothing without context. Thats why people write sentences for notes because the connects is there. Example "To start a car, turn the key into the ignition, put into gear, release handbrake and drive. Key words: car, ignition, gear, heandbrake. Without context ists a load of mumbo jumbo. I could look at my mindmap and say "To start car, hammer the key into the ignition" See I would just be changinging the meaning or inventing new words that don't go.