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Open Thread: Mac Mind Mapping, and how you use it
Merlin Mann | Sep 17 2006
I've recently revived my interest in doing mind mapping as a way to capture ideas and plan out projects. Back in the day, I'd use Inspiration (which registration regrettably died a few years ago), and in more recent times I've played with free apps like My Mind and FreeMind, as well as tested more costly apps like NovaMind and MindManager. If you also like to mind map, I'm curious to hear which of these you and your Mac are using, how you're using it, and what made you choose one app over another. Got a preference? Prefer regular old paper and markers? Using lots of images in your mind maps? Which pay app is most worth the dough, and why? And for folks who are new to mind mapping, here's a few links to get you started:
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 I've always sort of envied...Submitted by Scott (not verified) on September 18, 2006 - 2:21am.
I've always sort of envied people who use mind-mapping. It just looks like it has to make you smarter and more efficient and there's just something sexy about it. I remember purchasing Tony Buzan's book back in the 80s, and I used to try out all the different MM apps for Mac. But I could never get my mind around it. The charts just always made me confused. Not clearer. But in the end, I've never found anything that works better for my particular brain that Word's Outline feature. I know: cringe, hey. But it's how I wrote 3 books and the scripts for numerous audio CDs. I also use it for brain storming about other things besides money making and biz. It's the fastest method I've found. Here's how I use it: •• Open Word, change to Outline view. •• Set Header 1, Header 2, Header 3, Header 4, and "Demote to Body Text" with simple keyboard shortcuts. For each of the Header, I use Command-1, 2, 3, and 4. For bodytext, I use F1. •• Now type every idea, as fast as they come. Separate each with a Return. If it helps, attach a level to the thoughts with the above keyboard shortcut, but otherwise you can do that later. •• Every now and again, go back and start dragging different lines (ideas) under Headers. It's not necessary as you go, but if it helps, I'll do it as I go. That's it. Sure isn't pretty, but it keeps my mind clear and the thoughts flowing. Still. You Mind Mappers make me envious. » POSTED IN:
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