Have you ever used a mindmap during a sales pitch? Do you show people you meet for the first time your mindmap? Have you used mindmaps in meetings?
One of the first things people tell me when they learn about mindmaps and mind mapping is that this is something which can be valuable. Still, they would use it for themselves only and not in a group or during a meeting.
I can understand that. You may be a little uncomfortable because you do not completely master the mindmap method… yet.
Fast forward a few week, months or even years. I speak with my successful students and what do many of them tell me about mind mapping in a group? They don’t do it. They are often afraid of what the other person’s response or even thoughts might be.
There is fortunately a cure for this:
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Just read this quote on His Holiness the Dalai Lama his twitter page (how cool is that 
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You have to start giving first and expect absolutely nothing
I wish you and your loved ones the best holidays and a good ending of the year.
Maybe I write something this week on the website, maybe I won’t. I most likely spend my time doing other things. I hope you enjoy these last days of the year and start the new year the best way possible.
Remember the quote above and practice it this last week and all throughout 2010. I can promise you when you do that, your life will improve a lot, you reduce negativity in and around you, and you become an even better YOU!
Take care and remember to visualize your thoughts, believe me… you will benefit!
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What I find most interesting about mapping out your information is that it usually is done on only one piece of paper. This gives you the advantage of viewing all your material at once. You don’t need to flip through your sheets.
Yesterday you created an overview of yourself.
How did that go? Was it difficult? Did it tell you something you might not have seen if you didn’t do that little experiment?
I think you know a little bit more about yourself because of what you did.
Remember, it is not about knowing you can do these experiments. It is all about doing them. Most people know so many things! They know how they can be extremely successful in what they do. But are they? Probably not. The number one reason for that is because the ‘know’ in stead of ‘do’ or apply. Most people want to see the exciting and new stuff, in stead of the proven and familiar they just don’t use .
Let’s go back to the experiment. Today we continue with this ‘mapping out ourself’.
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A few weeks ago I listened to Tony Robbins when he did a video blog post. He said he is working on a reality show where he will coach people. I really look forward to watching that show!
Tony Robbins is probably best known for his fire walks. He inspires people to do their best and I know he did that for me many times before. One of the great things he says is:
Live With Passion!
How are you living your life? Do you feel PASSION for what you do?
I have a very straightforward exercise for you that tells a lot about you.
Tomorrow and Friday we discuss the exercise. Today you just have to do it. It takes a few minutes and it will help you instantly (isn’t that nice ).
Here’s what I want you to do:
Create a mindmap of yourself.
What do you do?
Who are you?
That’s it. Even if you did this before, I urge you to do it again, right now. The map you created before is no longer valid since you changed!
Tomorrow and Friday we continue to work with this overview of you. I think you will be interested in the outcome of this little experiment.
Oh… when you read this and the other messages are already on the website… do the exercise first before you continue reading.
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How often did you hear the same time management tips and project planning techniques that work?
I think it is safe to assume that you heard them dozens of times.
And why do you think you always hear the same tips over and over?
It is because they work!!!
Yes, that’s right.
- By focusing your attention on what you do and by removing external distractions, you will achieve your goals faster.
- By planning your project before you start, you will be able to safe time and money when doing your job.
- By getting a mentor you will improve your productivity and output considerably faster than when figuring everything out by yourself.
How does this relate to the hundreds of millions mentioned in the title of this short article?
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If you are like most people, you probably feel your memory is not that good. You can’t remember the names of people you just met and you have problems recalling phone numbers.
Thank God for paper and mobile phones to store the information!
Seriously, your memory is much better than you think it is.
We’ve discussed the capabilities of our brains before here. Today I want to give you two secrets which will help you in getting a very good memory. Not only your memory will improve because of these two secrets. You will lose weight, get a better body, earn more money and have a better relationship with your loved ones.
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