In this session, we dive into the creative and practical world of mind mapping—a simple but powerful tool for organizing ideas, breaking through mental blocks, and bringing clarity to both personal and professional goals. In this episode of Rising Tides Live, guest hosts Laura Wilber, Restaurant Guest Acquisition & Retention Expert at Dinova, and Jason Berkowitz, Founder of Arrow Up Training, step in for Shawn Walchef to lead a collaborative conversation about how mind mapping can be used for everything from planning a graduation party to mapping out a business strategy. Through playful demos, real-life examples, and insights from the community, this session shows how something as simple as drawing circles and lines on paper can unlock creativity, improve focus, and help turn ideas into action. Whether you’re planning an event, tackling a tough decision, or just need a fresh way to think, mind mapping is a technique worth trying.

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• Why Mind Mapping Helps You Get Unstuck – Mind mapping creates visual clarity by helping you break down overwhelming ideas into smaller, manageable parts. Whether you’re planning a project, setting goals, or solving a problem, this method gets your ideas out of your head and onto the page—making next steps easier to see.
  
• How to Use Mind Mapping for Business and Life – From launching a new business to organizing a graduation party or tackling procrastination, mind mapping is a versatile tool that helps with both personal and professional challenges. It’s a creative, low-pressure way to explore possibilities and uncover solutions.
  
• Why Analog Still Matters in a Digital World – Even with powerful AI and digital tools available, taking time to think with pen and paper activates a different kind of focus. As Laura and Jason remind us, slowing down to map ideas by hand can spark joy, creativity, and deeper insight.
  

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