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Mind Mapping

I have shown you that inspiration is
everywhere. The next step is to multiply your

ideas. This is where Mind Mapping comes in
to play. I like to take a blank piece of paper and
lay it horizontal. I draw a circle in the center
of the page. The topic goes in the circle. Then

I add lots of squiggly lines, like branches of a
tree. Each main branch is a subtopic of the main
topic. Subtopics of those are added to the smaller
branches. Focus ten minutes on this activity and

your speech will practically write itself.

Collect Your Ideas

If you are like me, you need to capture those
ideas when they present themselves. Take a
picture with your phone. Enter it in Notes. Start

a folder on your computer or go old school with
a notebook or box of file cards. No matter how
you choose to capture your ideas, start now. It
will serve you well.

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