Myths and Misconceptions
Since their invention in the 1950s and 1960s, Mind Maps have gone on to help
people all around the world – and they continue to transform lives today. It’s the
greatest reward I could have ever hoped for; I never cease to be delighted by the
global reach and appeal of Mind Mapping. By working with our innate Human
Language, harnessing the twin forces of imagination and association, the Mind
Map has become a thinking tool that transcends cultural divisions.
Given the popularity of Mind Maps, perhaps it isn’t surprising, then, that over
the decades various myths and misconceptions have arisen around them. My
heart sinks whenever I come across some of the more common
misunderstandings, such as the mistaken belief that Mind Maps and spider
diagrams are the same thing.
Moreover, there is a real risk that any confusion between Mind Maps and
diagrams such as concept maps and pyramid diagrams could compromise the
integrity of the Mind Map itself, as it means some people may not appreciate the
power of Mind Mapping or realize Mind Maps’
full
potential. Likewise, I find it
frustrating whenever I meet individuals who have been exposed to poor training
by those who purport to be experts in Mind Mapping, despite being poorly
trained themselves.
Let’s sort the wheat from the chaff, and clear up any confusion about what a
Mind Map is and what it is not.
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