Ri has a three step process for how to create a mind map, which he gets into here in the beginning of the first chapter. A central image and thick branches radiating out are two essential characteristics that qualify as 'mind maps' Ri follows this up with a seven step process: use at least three colors to draw a picture in the centre of a horizontal page; pick a color and draw a thick branch coming away from the central image,. Step three, label to branch with a single word in capital letters. Step four, send out secondary level shoots and a third level and third level branches. From these, write keywords or symbols on all the branches. Step five, pick another color