Why Mindmapping is Better than Outlining, Except When it Isn’t (TPS131)


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Feb 20 2017 54 mins   558
Today Brooks and Mike discuss mipmapping vs outlining, and when to use each technqiue. This is an important topic because knowing when to use the right tool can have a positive effect on the product you’re creating. They also discuss various apps you can use to create mindmaps and outlines on your computer or tablet. Get Podcast Updates Do you want to get an email with shownotes each time a podcast goes live? Then let us know where to send the updates by entering your first name and email. Cheat Sheet What mindmapping is and why you might want to use it for information retention and organizationDissecting the anatomy of an effective mind mapHow a mindmap works and the process used to make oneHow mindmaps helps you to see information in new ways and how it can stimulate the creative processThe three different types of mindmaps (and when to use each)How to use mindmaps for taking notes when reading a book to increase retention of what you're readingHow to structure a mindmap for presenting to an audience (and why you might want to use this approach)How to use proper mindmapping techniques to solve problemsThe specific instances when you should use an outline instead of a mindmapThe advantages of outlining over mind mapping and how to leverage these advantages in certain situationsSpecific use cases for how Asian Efficiency uses outlining and mind mappingRecommended apps and tools that you can use to create killer mindmaps and outlines Links Tony BuzanEffective Brainstorming Using Mind Maps (AE blog post)7 Everyday Mind Mapping Uses (AE blog post)PreziMindNodeOmniFocusMindMeisterShelfMind map for Escape Your EmailiThoughts and iThoughtsXSetappScappleFreeMindMindJetOmniOutlinerOneNote If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. You can also leave a review! Here's how.