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Acknowledgements

With special thanks to my wonderful support team at Thorsons: Carole Tonkinson, Publishing Director; Susanna Abbott, Senior Editor, who has also helped me write and plan this book; Danielle Robertson, Designer; Jacqui Caulton, Senior Designer; Nicole Linhardt, Senior Production Controller; Liz Dawson, Publicity Director; Chris Wold, Sales and Marketing Development Director; Laura Scaramella, Rights Manager; and Belinda Budge, Managing Director.

A big thank you also to: Simon Gerratt and Charlotte Ridings for their editorial support; Alan and Emily Burton for their superb illustrations; and Caroline Shott, my incredible Literary Manager, whose energy and dedication constantly amaze me.

Finally, a special thank you to my home team: Lesley Bias for her ‘flying fingers’; Vanda North for her tireless work promoting Mind Maps around the world; my brother, Professor Barry Buzan, for his decades-long support of me and the Mind Mapping concept; and to my mother, Jean Buzan, who has always encouraged me to pursue my vision for Mind Maps.

List of Mind Maps

Chapter One

What Is a Mind Map?

Jolly hols

Chapter Two

Know Your Brain, Unlock Your Potential

Brain cell

Bee skills

The body of your brain

Synergetic brain

Chapter Three

The Ultimate Success Formula

Persistence

Success

Chapter Four

Mind Workouts for Mental Success

Creativity game

Creativity tips

Chapter Five

Physical Fitness for Mental Power

The body’s major systems

Physical power check map

Vitamins

Daily living

Motivation

Get fit

Chapter Six

Mind Maps for Everyday Success

Running a meeting

Preparing for a job interview

Writing an essay

Starting a new venture

Networking

Shopping for gifts

Planning a romantic weekend

Learning a language

The wedding

Planning a garden

Family events

Successful budgeting

Mapping your way through a problem

Life vision and purpose

Your ideal future