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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Homework Assignment
Pick one goal or project you’ve been avoiding—grab a sheet of paper, draw a circle in the center, and start mind mapping. Don’t overthink it—just let the ideas flow!
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