Mind Map Inspiration » Tony Buzan

Creativity Principles

Paul — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:54:50 +0000

This mind map highlights a wonderful quote from the book “Head First” by mind map inventor Tony Buzan (ISBN 0722540469)

The quote cuts straight to the heart of the principles of creativity and also serves as a perfect example of summarizing text into keywords within a mind map. When I read the explanation I felt compelled to express it within a mind map.

Here is the quote in text:

“Creativity, by its very nature, implies getting away from the norm. The statistical concept of the norm, the average, gives rise to our concept of ‘normal’. Normal is that to which your brain has become accustomed; that which gives you no surprises; that which remains the same; that which no longer shocks, startles, surprises or provokes you; that which does not stretch your imagination. To create means virtually the opposite: to bring into existence something new; to give rise to; to establish an association that has never been established before” Tony Buzan (in the book “Head First”)

Using imagination to move away from the norm is great fun and it unearths original trains of thought – something accessible to everyone. I highly recommend reading “Head First”, the book is full of fascinating gems to help develop and further your thinking potential and creative expression.

Discover more about Tony Buzan at the Think Buzan Website. You can also follow Tony Buzan on Twitter @Tony_Buzan and also try Buzan’s iMindMap software (affiliate link)

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Top 10 Mind Maps

Paul — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:08:05 +0000

There are dozens of wonderful Mind Map examples around the World all helping to combat information overload and provide us with excellent learning opportunities. I have created a Top 10 list of my personal favourite Mind Maps with a few reasons why for each Mind Map.

Here are my Top 10 choices:

1. Creative Intelligence Mind Map by Alan & Emily Burton
2. MasterMind Matrix by Adam Sicinski
3. Brain Metaphor Mind Map by Luis Garcia
4. Exercises for Relaxation by Tony Buzan
5. Made to Stick Mind Map by Roy Grubb
6. Blueprint to Success Mind Map by Adam Sicinski
7. The Pursuit of Happiness Mind Map by Adam Sicinski
8. Getting it Done Mind Map by Dan Porter & James Baylay
9. Behaviour Change for Combating Climate Change Mind Map by Jane Genovese
10. Playing Made Easy Mind Map created by Margaret Brandman

Visit the Top 10 page to view the Mind Maps and read more about them.

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We think like exploding stars

Paul — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:27:45 +0000

What a great phrase!

“We think like exploding stars”

Tony Buzan used this term in his recent interview in the Khaleej Times

It is a great read, outlining the positive effects of Mind Mapping and where it is headed – in infinite directions like exploding stars!