Yes, absolutely. On a digital Mind Map (bc they can be more easily 'infinitely' expanded), you can indeed have multiple root nodes to explore various subjects or themes. This flexibility allows you to expand on different ideas as extensively as you need. Just bear in mind that it’s helpful to exercise some discretion; if you find yourself diving deep into a particular area, it might be more effective to start a 'new map' dedicated to that specific topic if things start to feel to complex. This way, you can keep your Mind Maps organized and focused, while still capturing all the intricate details of your exploration.
Thank you so much, I was overwhelmed by so many Ideas and tried to be organized a bit but all the videos templets were in themselves looking so overwhelming. I am so thankful to even myself that i clicked your video.
Thank you for the sharing your process. I'm a very visual person, and your technique free me from doing this in excel with WBS, status columns, libraries, conditional formatting, etc. I'm looking forward to your next episode on converting this into a 2 week sprint action plan.
Thanks for dropping by David. I actually already made the video on the 2 week sprint here: ruclips.net/video/LkZiTEmLVYk/видео.html. To your point however, it might be a good idea for me to tie everything together in one video!
I'm amazed with the whole idea of streamlining the process of taking on the Big picture up to the actionable To-Dos. Then integrated the digital and handwritten. Avid fan of your work. Thank you for sharing them, Sheng.
I'm really glad to hear that you're finding value in listing down your thoughts and ideas all in one place for action. It's amazing how a simple act like this can bring so much clarity and focus, isn't it? And you're most welcome for the template! I believe in sharing resources that can help others streamline their process and make the most out of their planning and creativity. It's all about making things easier and more accessible for everyone. :) Thank you for your kind words. All the best!
Wow, I am really amazed by the whole process of identifying your small goals and turning them into realistic goals. I´ve been watching youtube videos on how to track goals effectively and yours is the bet one for sure! Thank you for sharing!!
Your method is the best for me! I watched some videos about annual planning and i didn't like any of them, because I thought they are not so efficient.Thanks for sharing. 🙏🏻
Th nks for this helpful video 🌹 But ceep in mind that Notion has only an end-2-end cryption. So the company is able to read your private notes. They wont do this, of course, but they are able to. So be careful what you write into Notion 🤘
@@ShengHuang I had seen a really helpful video about it from another RUclipsr. If you want to look in there, it's from Harshibar 😉 Unfortunately, I have now discovered that Notion is officially only made available for Windows and Mac 😒 I think it's a shame 🙁 I therefore continue to use Trello and hope to be able to implement your tips there 🌹
Hey Dioneja, I review this pretty often about once every month or so depending on how deep I am on my 2-week sprints. For example, the current and upcoming sprints are focused on launching my website & newsletter which you can see here: prnt.sc/1y75y0b. Inside the website card, I have another kanban board that lays out the steps to launch: prnt.sc/1y76dcm. I'll probably do a year-end review video next month of everything I've finished on this board :)
Again, thank you for doing this video. After following your channel for a couple of weeks, I finally feel like I have an actionable plan for getting the mind clutter organized and moving forward with ideas, goals and life in general. Have you done a video on how to mind map a book? If so, I would love to see it. Also, I saw in the video that you were going to mind map the Afghanistan mess, can you share?
Mike, I'm so happy to hear that! Having that sense of direction and clarity is very powerful indeed. As Paulo Coelho wrote in the Alchemist, “When you want something, the whole universe conspires in order for you to achieve it”. I haven't done a video on mind mapping a book yet and after trying a few times, I actually don't think it's great for outlining a whole book. That's because IMO mind mapping is great at offloading short term memory rather than large pieces of long form content. However, I've had success mapping notable chapters of a book as well as its important concepts. It's also great for 1-2 hour long lectures. Perhaps I'll make videos on how I do that in the near future. Thanks for the idea! As for Afghanistan, I actually dedicated an entire week to the endeavor, but my conclusion is that it's easier to map out global climate change than that mess...and that's because climate change involves objective scientific truth whereas Afghanistan is full of conflicting human narratives and perspectives. I did however manage to map out some of those perspectives and historical context so maybe I'll share that. My general conclusions are that 1) don't f' with the Afghanis - it's the grave of empires (Britain, Soviets, and US for a reason, 2) they can always out wait empires (this happened literally 3 times in the last century), and 3) power is fragmented across thousands of small villages rather than in the major cities.
@1:05 and @14:03 I've been noticing from Sheng Huang's video that his handwriting and the hand written mindmap is really tidy and nice :) , I wish I can write that way.
Thank you so much! I'm really glad you found the video super useful. It's always my goal to provide content that can be practically applied, so it means a lot to hear it's hitting the mark. :)
It's really fluid tbh. These days, unless it's for a really big project, I'll dump them into the Ideas column in Notion just to capture and categorize it.
Thank you for reaching out with your question. Let me clarify the connections for you - Bucket List: This is where you start by identifying your long-term goals or dreams. These are things you want to achieve or experience, often without a specific timeframe. It's about the bigger picture of what you want out of life. Mid-Term Goals: These are derived from your bucket list. You look at your long-term aspirations and break them down into more manageable and time-bound goals, typically spanning several months to a year. This step is about making your bucket list items more concrete and actionable. 2-Week Sprints: This is where you break down your mid-term goals even further. You take these medium-term goals and ask yourself, "What can I do in the next two weeks to move closer to this goal?" It's about short, focused bursts of effort that cumulatively build towards your larger goals. Daily To-Dos: Finally, these are the specific actions you take each day as part of your 2-week sprints. They are the smallest, most immediate tasks that, when completed, contribute to the success of your sprints, which in turn help you achieve your mid-term goals and ultimately lead you to fulfilling items on your bucket list. The key is to ensure that each level feeds into the next: your daily to-dos should support your 2-week sprints, your sprints should move you closer to your mid-term goals, and your mid-term goals should be stepping stones towards achieving the dreams on your bucket list. I hope this explanation helps bridge any gaps you felt were present. Mind mapping and organizing in Notion are powerful tools/approaches, but it often requires some practice and personal adaptation to fully connect all the elements of your planning and goal-setting. If you have any more questions or need further clarification, please feel free to ask. Thanks again for your question and for watching the video!
Hi there. This is soo helpful! I can’t wait to use this system, the funnel method is definitely new.
Yes, absolutely. On a digital Mind Map (bc they can be more easily 'infinitely' expanded), you can indeed have multiple root nodes to explore various subjects or themes. This flexibility allows you to expand on different ideas as extensively as you need. Just bear in mind that it’s helpful to exercise some discretion; if you find yourself diving deep into a particular area, it might be more effective to start a 'new map' dedicated to that specific topic if things start to feel to complex. This way, you can keep your Mind Maps organized and focused, while still capturing all the intricate details of your exploration.
Thank you so much, I was overwhelmed by so many Ideas and tried to be organized a bit but all the videos templets were in themselves looking so overwhelming. I am so thankful to even myself that i clicked your video.
I've never heard of the funnel of ideas before, but I love it, it makes so much sense
Agree, it's very creative. I've heard of and used 'Sales funnel system' in CRM, but using it in 'funnel of ideas' is a very great way
Sheng, when I watch your videos, I calm down completely and I then know what to do. Thank you for being such a skilled teacher.
Wow, thank you for your comment!
@@ShengHuang Big Pleasure 😀! Fair play to you and well deserved 👏🏻!
Thanks for sharing Sheng, I'm really looking forward to your future episodes!
Thanks a lot for dropping by Max!
Thank you for the sharing your process. I'm a very visual person, and your technique free me from doing this in excel with WBS, status columns, libraries, conditional formatting, etc. I'm looking forward to your next episode on converting this into a 2 week sprint action plan.
Thanks for dropping by David. I actually already made the video on the 2 week sprint here: ruclips.net/video/LkZiTEmLVYk/видео.html. To your point however, it might be a good idea for me to tie everything together in one video!
I'm amazed with the whole idea of streamlining the process of taking on the Big picture up to the actionable To-Dos. Then integrated the digital and handwritten. Avid fan of your work. Thank you for sharing them, Sheng.
I really appreciate that Ian! Thanks a lot for dropping by :)
Feels so good to list down a bundle of thoughts, ideas at one place to take actions. You are too kind to share the template too, Thank you Sheng
I'm really glad to hear that you're finding value in listing down your thoughts and ideas all in one place for action. It's amazing how a simple act like this can bring so much clarity and focus, isn't it?
And you're most welcome for the template! I believe in sharing resources that can help others streamline their process and make the most out of their planning and creativity. It's all about making things easier and more accessible for everyone. :)
Thank you for your kind words. All the best!
I’m honestly amazed that this channel is not getting more views and subs. But props man
I really appreciate that man!
@@ShengHuang Same! I mean I am here 2 years after this comment. And I feel like this is fantastic info!
@@abigailalbright4608 I'm so happy to hear that haha It might be time for an update to this video!
Thank you for sharing Sheng
Wow…Nice VDO!!!
From a Notion devotee in Thailand :-)
Thanks a lot. It seems that its i have been looking for. Very helpful for visual persons.
I’m glad this helped Olga!
Wow, I am really amazed by the whole process of identifying your small goals and turning them into realistic goals. I´ve been watching youtube videos on how to track goals effectively and yours is the bet one for sure! Thank you for sharing!!
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Your method is the best for me! I watched some videos about annual planning and i didn't like any of them, because I thought they are not so efficient.Thanks for sharing. 🙏🏻
Thank you Sheng
Love these tips. Look forward to your next video!
Thank you for sharing, Sheng :)
I found this so useful!
This template is everything I didn't know I needed! Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Hey Sheng, I’ve been following you for a while now and thanks so much for sharing all these. The “WHY” part on the tasks is a great idea! 🙌
Thank you for dropping by Jesselle! The why is truly most important, everything else follows it.
Thank you so much for the idea and instruction. It made my day! :')
Your comment made my day! Thank you for dropping by Quynh :)
Th nks for this helpful video 🌹
But ceep in mind that Notion has only an end-2-end cryption. So the company is able to read your private notes. They wont do this, of course, but they are able to. So be careful what you write into Notion 🤘
Great point Anna. Always good to know in today's digital age!
@@ShengHuang I had seen a really helpful video about it from another RUclipsr. If you want to look in there, it's from Harshibar 😉
Unfortunately, I have now discovered that Notion is officially only made available for Windows and Mac 😒 I think it's a shame 🙁
I therefore continue to use Trello and hope to be able to implement your tips there 🌹
Thank you for your explanation that you aware me to realize about the powerful of this application. I've not known before.
Glad it was helpful!
This was really helpful, thank you.
Bravo! The best year plan with notion I had seen. Simple & make sense.
But how you manage your trifles of housechores ? With Notion as well?
How often do you review this planner? Is it as and when or do you have a schedule?
Hey Dioneja, I review this pretty often about once every month or so depending on how deep I am on my 2-week sprints. For example, the current and upcoming sprints are focused on launching my website & newsletter which you can see here: prnt.sc/1y75y0b. Inside the website card, I have another kanban board that lays out the steps to launch: prnt.sc/1y76dcm.
I'll probably do a year-end review video next month of everything I've finished on this board :)
Again, thank you for doing this video. After following your channel for a couple of weeks, I finally feel like I have an actionable plan for getting the mind clutter organized and moving forward with ideas, goals and life in general. Have you done a video on how to mind map a book? If so, I would love to see it. Also, I saw in the video that you were going to mind map the Afghanistan mess, can you share?
Mike, I'm so happy to hear that! Having that sense of direction and clarity is very powerful indeed. As Paulo Coelho wrote in the Alchemist, “When you want something, the whole universe conspires in order for you to achieve it”. I haven't done a video on mind mapping a book yet and after trying a few times, I actually don't think it's great for outlining a whole book. That's because IMO mind mapping is great at offloading short term memory rather than large pieces of long form content. However, I've had success mapping notable chapters of a book as well as its important concepts. It's also great for 1-2 hour long lectures. Perhaps I'll make videos on how I do that in the near future. Thanks for the idea!
As for Afghanistan, I actually dedicated an entire week to the endeavor, but my conclusion is that it's easier to map out global climate change than that mess...and that's because climate change involves objective scientific truth whereas Afghanistan is full of conflicting human narratives and perspectives. I did however manage to map out some of those perspectives and historical context so maybe I'll share that. My general conclusions are that 1) don't f' with the Afghanis - it's the grave of empires (Britain, Soviets, and US for a reason, 2) they can always out wait empires (this happened literally 3 times in the last century), and 3) power is fragmented across thousands of small villages rather than in the major cities.
@1:05 and @14:03 I've been noticing from Sheng Huang's video that his handwriting and the hand written mindmap is really tidy and nice :) , I wish I can write that way.
Thanks for noticing Andy! Haha they look nice but no one can actually read cursive these days 😂
You look like a very interesting person with a lot of knowledge... I have a feeling that you are from SF or at least you are living there.. :)
Right on the dot Anna! I'm currently in SF but we'll see for how long haha
super useful vid
Thank you so much! I'm really glad you found the video super useful. It's always my goal to provide content that can be practically applied, so it means a lot to hear it's hitting the mark. :)
Ideas would be Your Bucket list or the bucket list is in another place? Thanks!
It's really fluid tbh. These days, unless it's for a really big project, I'll dump them into the Ideas column in Notion just to capture and categorize it.
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May I ask how bucket list connect to mid term, mid term to 2 week sprints and 2 weeks sprints to to do daily, I feel it lack of connection =(
Thank you for reaching out with your question. Let me clarify the connections for you -
Bucket List: This is where you start by identifying your long-term goals or dreams. These are things you want to achieve or experience, often without a specific timeframe. It's about the bigger picture of what you want out of life.
Mid-Term Goals: These are derived from your bucket list. You look at your long-term aspirations and break them down into more manageable and time-bound goals, typically spanning several months to a year. This step is about making your bucket list items more concrete and actionable.
2-Week Sprints: This is where you break down your mid-term goals even further. You take these medium-term goals and ask yourself, "What can I do in the next two weeks to move closer to this goal?" It's about short, focused bursts of effort that cumulatively build towards your larger goals.
Daily To-Dos: Finally, these are the specific actions you take each day as part of your 2-week sprints. They are the smallest, most immediate tasks that, when completed, contribute to the success of your sprints, which in turn help you achieve your mid-term goals and ultimately lead you to fulfilling items on your bucket list.
The key is to ensure that each level feeds into the next: your daily to-dos should support your 2-week sprints, your sprints should move you closer to your mid-term goals, and your mid-term goals should be stepping stones towards achieving the dreams on your bucket list.
I hope this explanation helps bridge any gaps you felt were present. Mind mapping and organizing in Notion are powerful tools/approaches, but it often requires some practice and personal adaptation to fully connect all the elements of your planning and goal-setting. If you have any more questions or need further clarification, please feel free to ask. Thanks again for your question and for watching the video!