Mapping out a small category of one of your topics of interest, as shown in the last post, is already fairly effort-based and advantageous. This process has been built upon heavily by Adam Sicinski of IQ Matrix. Some of the most colorful and elaborate mind maps you can see are located on his site. The following is a description of his MasterMind Matrix Chart, and the benefits that can be gained from it.
The chart is almost overwhelming in size, and is certainly the largest mind map/PDF I have seen anywhere. The amount of connections and images in the chart is staggering. It shows the connections between all, as far as I can see, of our mind’s processes and thoughts. It connects topics like motivation, pain, goals, choices, intuition, emotions, wisdom, habits, and many more topics of interest. Each item is presented in a way that is relevant to the viewer, with the key topics made larger to are easily found.
One minuscule portion of Adam’s large matrix chart, which I will use as an example of what is available on it, shows the flowthrough that is present in emotion types. A topic that is shown is “disappointment”. The map then extends this concept out into multiple ways it is represented, the changes that occur due to disappointment, like a change in expectations, and then then abilities that are cultivated due to dealing with it, like flexibility. There are numerous emotions linked to their effect in this way, in just a small portion of the whole matrix.
The flowthrough of items that are shown in the matrix is made more clear by the use of colors that only match up with certain concept linkages in the chart. You could also theoretically focus on just a small portion of the chart in any one day, as a concept like “Mental State” is one that could be relevant to you at that time.
At the same time, the size of the matrix can be a bit hard to handle. You will have to focus on a certain point in order to get an understanding of information on that topic. Going from one area of the matrix to another, and then to another in a short period of time, can leave your mind less able to comprehend what you have just seen.
The MasterMind Matrix Chart, and elaborate mind maps of a similar nature, are able to be purchased in the IQ Matrix shop. There are posters or workbooks available on topics like business success. Also, there are some sample matrix PDFs and a free one as well. Adam continues to connect concept after concept, leading towards a full-fledged framework of our thoughts, responses, and actions.
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