IQmatrix Guide For Beginners
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IQ Matrix Step-by-Step
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Table of Contents
04... Introduction 05... What is an IQ Matrix? 06... Benefits of an IQ Matrix 10... IQ Matrix and the Brain 11... Learning How Children Learn 12... Why Use an IQ Matrix? 14... The Structure of an IQ Matrix 23... How to Read an IQ Matrix 25... IQ Matrix Tips and Guidelines 29... IQ Matrix FAQ 32... About Author
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Introduction
This short eBook has been developed with the intention to help you better read, utilize and understand an IQ Matrix. As of this writing there are currently almost 140 IQ Matrix maps that have been produced to help you excel in life, at school, in business, and at work. Each IQ Matrix focuses on a specific topic, providing you with a very specific summary of everything you need to know and do to master each area of your life. The number of IQ Matrix maps and topic areas are expanding on a monthly basis. Within a few years, my objective is to develop an all-encompassing set of maps that cover every conceivable topic to help you excel in any and every area at work, at school, in business and life. This short eBook will not go into details about each of the topic areas that have been developed into IQ Matrix maps, but rather it will hopefully help you to truly grasp the concept of an IQ Matrix and how it can be best utilized to assist you with the achievement of your goals and objectives. Please feel free to utilize this eBook in conjunction with the IQ MATRIX EXPOSED mind map to help build your understanding of this incredible personal development tool you now have at your disposal.
The number of IQ Matrix maps and topic areas are expanding on a monthly basis. Within a few years, my objective is to develop an allencompassing set of maps that cover every conceivable topic to help you excel in any and every area at work, at school, in business and life.
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What is an IQ Matrix?
An IQ Matrix is in the simplest terms a learning aid that helps simplify concepts and subject areas. It basically categorizes information into easily digestible chunks, segments and pieces that help assist with memory, recall and the retention of the information you are learning. An IQ Matrix is not a mind map, even though it is at times described as a mind map. The reason for this description is that it most closely resembles a mind map in shape and form. However, an IQ Matrix is much more than just a mind map. In fact it was originally built upon the foundations of mind mapping, concept mapping and flow-charting. Across the page you will find a brief definition of each map type. A flowchart is a schematic representation of a process that has a start and finishing point. It is used to represent a series of steps that lead to a certain objective or goal.
A concept map is a diagram that shows the relationship amongst more than one concept using connector words and arrows. It is used as a tool that helps to unlock connections and associations between different thoughts and ideas.
An IQ Matrix is in the simplest terms a learning aid that helps simplify concepts and subject areas.
A mind map is a diagram representing ideas, concepts and words that are arranged around a central image or key idea. It is used to structure, classify, visualize and at times generate ideas for the purpose of organizing information, solving problems and making better decisions. A mind map essentially pieces together a subject into effective segments or chunks to help aid memory and recall.
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Benefits of an IQ Matrix?
There are a number of benefits that you will derive from using an IQ Matrix to help you learn a topic or subject of interest. Here I list these benefits in no particular order: Improves your capacity for creative association. Because an IQ Matrix is basically an interconnected structure that links all ideas into a Big Picture overview of a topic, this naturally tends to improve our capacity to associate concepts and ideas with other concepts and ideas in unique ways. This subsequently encourages creative association while stimulating unique insights, thoughts and answers.
Improves capacity to unlock hidden ideas and concepts resulting from the interconnection of individual pieces and keywords.
Improves capacity to remember related pieces of information that are organically connected and associated using pathways, arrows and images.
Improves imagination helping you see and envision the topic you are studying in a new and original way.
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Improves concentration ensuring your brain is no longer bored to death with linear black and white information. Instead your brain is stimulated with colors, images, connections and unique patterns that form natural associations between concepts and ideas, naturally improving your levels of concentration and focus.
Improves speed of learning and recall because the human brain learns best when learning is fun, creative, colorful and stimulating.
Provides overview of topic areas for easy reference, while encouraging photographic recall and comparison thinking. Because everything within an IQ Matrix is connected to everything else, this naturally allows your brain to compare and make intelligent links between a variety of different ideas and concepts that are presented within the map. Also because youre seeing a Big Picture overview of the topic area, you can easily discern and reference the areas that are most relevant to your current needs.
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Photographic memory is triggered as a result of the connections, colors, images and associations that are created while you are reading an IQ Matrix. In fact theres no better visual way to learn information and ideas than this because it naturally mirrors how the human brain thinks and functions.
Outlines key areas concisely providing ONLY actionable points, concepts and ideas. Each IQ Matrix only pieces together the most important ideas and information about a specific topic. You therefore only get precise actionable steps that you can immediately put to use in your own life. Theres no fluff here, just concrete actionable information that will have the biggest impact on your life. Outlines key areas clearly for further analysis and research. Because each IQ Matrix is very precise, its difficult to go into a lot of depth about a specific topic segment. However, the topics have been designed in such a way that they allow you to simply take an area and conduct your own research if you desire to learn or know more.
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Each IQ Matrix is easy to follow and process as the topics are designed in a common sense manner allowing you to get an indepth overview of what you need to master in each topic area without burdening you with the unnecessary details that most people will never really need to know.
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The human brain learns best when Thinking in pictures and colors. Making connections between ideas. Creating associations with existing knowledge and information. Categorizing information into groups, chunks and related segments. Remembering clear images, colors and vivid bright concepts and ideas.
An IQ Matrix has been designed as a learning aid which can dramatically enhance and accelerate your learning ability.
All the above facts about the brain are closely aligned and intertwined with the IQ Matrix design.
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Its very easy to become overwhelmed with the amount of information that is contained within self-help and business books these days. Organizing Your Acquired Knowledge
Another concern for those seeking to apply what they learn into their lives is the ability to organize the knowledge they have gained in an actionable way. Unless we are physically capable of organizing the information we learn into manageable chunks in an easy to reference way, than we will simply miss the bigger picture and fail to act upon what we know. This is the biggest trap that personal development junkies fall into. They read book-after-book, after book, however because they dont immediately organize the information they are learning into manageable chunks, they therefore fail to apply it into their lives which leads to procrastination and eventually stagnation.
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Branches
A branch is simply a fancy name for a section of the IQ Matrix. For instance within the IQ MATRIX EXPOSED map (on your right) there are five branches extending from the middle of the map represented by five different colors. There really isnt much else you need to know about branches, however there are a few things you need to know about pathways which extend along each branch. Five IQ Matrix branches visible within this image
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As you can see, when the pathways concluded I didnt read any further because there was no continuation of that pathway along that specific word. You must therefore look for direct connections and extensions of the pathway to know when or when not to continue reading further. Some sections have been hidden to simplify the example. You will discover what the red dots mean shortly
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Pathway Example #2
Here is another example from the same map of a section that we are yet to discuss within this eBook. Please follow the IQ Matrix pathways on the map as I present them word-for-word below: Overview IQ Matrix gliding eyes over pathways. Begin reading from central image moving outwards. Begin reading from central image moving along black pathways till they end.
You probably noticed within this example that the two paths are numbered. I will discuss this in detail on the next page. I hope these two examples have clarified how to utilize pathways more effectively.
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Numbers
At times certain concepts, ideas or pathways are numbered. This indicates a set order that must be followed. It could represent a sequence of steps that one must subsequently move through in order to reach a certain goal or objective. Within the IQ MATRIX EXPOSED mind map you can see that numbers are used in the green and orange sections of the map to indicate a progression of steps that must be followed in order to gain value from the concepts and ideas discussed within that specific IQ Matrix branch.
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Images can sound like words. For example the word pinpoint is represented by an image of a bag of pins.
Images can literally represent words. For example the word key will have and image of a key representing it.
Images can metaphorically represent words. For example the word hierarchical is represented by three men sitting at a desk with the first being the largest figure and the third man being the smallest figure.
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You will see these red dots used most often within almost every IQ Matrix. They are used just like a normal full-stop. When you come across one of these while reading the IQ Matrix simply STOP (pause) and then continue reading along the pathway as though youre starting a new sentence. This green dot indicates that something naturally LEADS TO something else.
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Outlines the questions you can ask yourself to clarify a topic area and move you towards action.
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This yellow dot represents the word example and is used in exactly the same way as would be used when structuring normal sentences.
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As times you may also find this information symbol. This symbol indicates that you may want to conduct a little more research about this particular topic in order to grasp a more thorough understanding of the concepts presented within the IQ Matrix.
This blue dot represents the word equals and is used sparingly, however you may see it at times when one thing is represented as equalling something else in value or attribute.
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Reading an IQ Matrix
You might have heard through the grapevine that the only person who understands a mind map is the person who originally created the mind map. Under most circumstances I would agree with this statement, because many mind maps I have seen I have found very difficult to fully understand and comprehend. For this very reason I designed an IQ Matrix and effectively broke literally tearing out some of the fundamental rules of mind mapping that make other peoples maps so difficult to understand. An IQ Matrix is designed with the reader in mind. All of the pathways, colors, symbols and overall structure have been developed to aid reading and understanding of the concepts presented within the map. There isnt any guess-work involved as I have made it as easy as possible to read and comprehend a topic step-by-step. There will of course be parts of the map that you may want to research a little further. However, on the most part, all relevant and necessary information has been included.
An IQ Matrix is designed with the reader in mind. All of the pathways, colors, symbols and overall structure have been developed to aid reading and understanding of the concepts presented within the map.
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Begin reading from the central image starting at one oclock moving clockwise and outwards along the black pathways till they end. While reading be sure to associate images with keywords to enhance memory and recall.
Overview the IQ Matrix by gliding your eyes over the pathways and identifying key images, keywords, concepts and patterns.
Review the IQ Matrix until vivid mental pictures have been created and strong associations have been formed of the topics you are learning.
Take action upon the material and concepts you have been learning by implementing the ideas discovered within the IQ Matrix in your own life. Or if you need further information about a specific section of the IQ Matrix, take time to conduct further research in books, online or by speaking with your peers or coaches.
Sticking to this four step process will help you to get the most from each IQ Matrix. In the next section I will provide you with further tips and suggestions to help you gain more from each IQ Matrix.
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IQ Matrix Tips
Within this section I would like to provide you with some tips and suggestions that will help you get the most from each IQ Matrix map you decide to utilize.
What areas of my life or skills would I like to improve upon today, this week or this month?
What ideas presented within these IQ Matrix maps will I now need to incorporate into my life?
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Or anywhere else where it can be referenced and referred to several times per day to keep you focused and on track towards the achievement of your goals and objectives.
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If you are having troubles you can always email me or make a comment on the IQ Matrix blog if you wish to share your experiences with other readers. As always, I am here to help you move forward in any way I can. Thank you for taking the time to read this eBook. I hope its given you value and answered most of your questions. I look forward to connecting with you on the IQ Matrix blog on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere else we might meet.
An IQ Matrix can show you the way, however, what you do with that knowledge rests completely in your hands.
Within the final section of this eBook well go through a quick FAQ which may help answer some of the remaining IQ Matrix related questions you might still have.
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IQ Matrix FAQ
Here are some questions I often get from readers that you might also be thinking about.
How do you create each IQ Matrix?
To create the actual IQ Matrix poster doesnt take very long at all. Although its like any skill you learn for the first time it simply takes a little time and patience to master and perfect the method before you become proficient. Initially creating the first IQ Matrix took me almost one week of full-time development because there was a lot of experimentation involved. However, over months of practicing and perfecting the technique, I am now able to complete one IQ Matrix in about 10 hours of solid work. Although creating the IQ Matrix is only one step of the process. I must also research and piece together the information about the topic I am creating into a format that will fit the IQ Matrix design. I utilize other mind mapping software products for this purpose. This by itself can take anywhere from 2 to 5 hours, after which the IQ Matrix images need to be altered and prepared for publication and for marketing purposes, and of course the summary for each IQ Matrix needs to be written up (which I havent managed to do for all the maps). This process can take an extra 2 to 3 days.
This is one of the most common questions I get asked on a weekly basis. And its a question I must duck-under for the time being. The reason why I am not giving away the technique and method I use to create each IQ Matrix is because I am planning to release a video instructional course that will describe and visually teach this method in the future. Before the instructional course is released I will be running a competition on the IQ Matrix blog asking readers if they are able to identify the software I use to create each map. What I can giveaway is that I dont use a specific mind mapping software application to create each IQ Matrix, although I do utilize mind mapping software for brainstorming and information collection purposes.
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How did the IQ Matrix concept originate? How does each IQ Matrix poster link to the MasterMind Matrix chart?
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I provide background information on how I began mind mapping and about how the IQ Matrix concept originated on my personal site at adamsicinski.com.
What are your professional qualifications?
I am a qualified Life Coach. I attained my qualifications at the Life Coaching Institute of Australia. However, the education I received at the institute pales in comparison to the personal knowledge I gained through experience and a long period of self-development and education that lead to the formation of the MasterMind Matrix. If you would like to know more about me, please visit my personal website at adamsicinski.com or send me an email. I am always happy to hear from you and answer any additional questions you might have.
Can you create a personalized IQ Matrix for me?
The MasterMind Matrix presents a comprehensive psychological breakdown of the many factors that make up our psychology and behavior. For more information about this Chart, please read The Psychology of Personal Success and Achievement. The MasterMind Matrix is comprised of hundreds of life specific segments that we must learn to master if we seek to take complete and total control over our lifes destiny. Each individual IQ Matrix poster represents one fragment or piece of the MasterMind Matrix chart, thusly helping you to expand your understanding of the MasterMind Matrix life coaching process at an ever deeper level of understanding. Over time the MasterMind Matrix will expand and grow as new psychological discoveries are made and old theories are disproven. At the same time a new set of IQ Matrix maps will be added into the mix giving you ever more depth and understanding into each topic area.
Yes I can create an IQ Matrix type of map for you on a personal topic of interest. I do however charge premium prices for the service. Please contact me to receive a personal quote.
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How many more IQ Matrix maps do you plan to create over the coming years?
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Thats a very good question. Honestly, I have ideas to produce hundreds more IQ Matrix maps on the topics of life, business, career and academic success. Over the coming years I plan to publish many IQ Matrix maps providing you with an all-encompassing and comprehensive overview of every major topic area to help you achieve your goals and objectives in quicker succession.
Will all future maps you produce be included in the IQ Matrix lifetime membership?
in the future it will be available on a yearly subscription basis where you will gain access to the entire archive of maps plus also receive a guaranteed 36 new IQ Matrix maps per year with written summaries and possibly audio recordings as well. When we change over to this new business model, existing IQ Matrix lifetime members will not be affected and only pay the once off membership. However, all new members who join after the changes are made will be on a yearly or monthly subscription plan. Details of this plan are yet to be finalized. Therefore if youre interested in becoming an IQ Matrix lifetime member, than theres no better time to join than today.
Is there an IQ Matrix Affiliate Program?
Yes, IQ Matrix lifetime members will receive automatic access to all these maps the moment they are released. In fact, lifetime members gain access to some of these maps weeks before they are available for purchase at the IQ Matrix shop or written about on the blog. Its important to note that we are looking at changing the business model for the IQ Matrix lifetime membership in the not too distant future. At the moment the lifetime membership is available as a one-time payment. However,
Yes we do have an IQ Matrix affiliate program. Details about the IQ Matrix affiliate program can be found on the affiliate registration page. For any other questions, please email [email protected].
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About Author
Adam Sicinski is a qualified life skills coach and works as a visual thinking consultant. In 2008 he founded IQ Matrix a visual thinking company specializing in the production of mind maps and visual thinking aids designed to help people boost their productivity, raise their levels of creativity and gain the most from their natural talents and raw ability. Over a period of many years Adam collected and collated a wide variety of information about cognitive psychology, neuro-linguistic programming and other related approaches. This information was used to piece together an all-encompassing chart known as the MasterMind Matrix that helps explain why we do the things we do on a daily basis. This chart forms the basis and foundations of all the work that goes into creating each IQ Matrix map.
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