Tony Buzan
Biography of Tony Buzan :
Anthony Tony Peter Buzan is a popular author and educational consultant known globally. He is a proponent of the techniques of Mind Mapping and mental literacy. He claims to have worked with corporate entities and businesses all over the world; academics; Olympic athletes; children of all age groups; government organizations; and high profile individuals, in teaching them how to maximize the use of their brain power.
Buzan was born in Palmers Green, Enfield, Middlesex. He is an alumnus of Kitsilano Secondary School where he was Head Boys Prefect 1959-60. His brother is the academic Barry Buzan. He is probably best known for his book, Use Your Head, and his Mind Mapping techniques. He launched his own software program to support Mind Mapping called iMindMap in December 2006. His website cites trademarks on the phrase \'Mind Maps\' which he has registered in many countries.
Following his 1970s series for the BBC, many of his teachings have been set into his series of five books: Use Your Memory, Master Your Memory, Use Your Head, The Speed Reading Book and The Mind Map Book. He has since then authored or co-authored over 100 books that have appeared in 30 languages.
As a popular psychology author, Tony Buzan has written on subjects relating to the brain, "genius quotient (GQ)", spiritual intelligence, memory, creativity and speed reading. He is the founder and President of the Brain Foundation and also the Brain Trust Charity, the World Memory Championships and the World Championships of the Brain. He was a co-founder of London\'s Mind Body Spirit Festival as well as the Mind Sports Olympiad.
Some of his books:
Use Your Head
Readers can discover how to revolutionize the way they think and learn to wake up their senses and unleash the hidden power of their mind. The book tells its readers how they could improve their problem-solving capabilities, become more creative in their approach to work and life, understand, retain and more readily recall information and be more open to change and new ideas.
Speed Reading
To survive in this fast-moving, ever-changing world it is necessary to move fast and think fast. With so much to do and less time to do it, our free time is an increasingly precious commodity. So, here is a book that will help you read at a speed of over 1000 words per-minute. And this does not mean just skim-reading, but also properly and completely comprehending, understanding and retaining the information.
Mind Maps At Work
Mind Maps at Work helps people implement this organizational tool for greater success at work. It helps people brainstorm and solve the toughest of problems, set goals and achieve them, reinvent the career people choose, device effective business strategy, pinpoint priorities and multi-task with ease
Brain Training: Boost Memory, Maximize Mental Agility and Awaken Your Inner Genius
This book helps people improve memory, hone learning skills, and boost mental performance in day-to-day activities. Brain Training is a collection of visual puzzles and tips to help exercise the brain and keep the cognitive faculties razor-sharp. Covering the key areas of brain function, including memory, perception, problem-solving, verbal reasoning, and the body (such as diet, exercise, and meditation), Brain Training is a dynamic resource that will boost every person’s brain power.
The Power Of Creative Intelligence
This book is full of fun games and tools to help you make the most of your own creativity. Being creative, full of energy, enthusiastic, and full of ideas will help people do their job quickly, without getting stuck and being a lot more successful in the endeavours people take up
The Power Of Social Intelligence
This book contains 10 ways to tap into his/her social genius. This book will help a person appreciate everyone they meet; motivate them, attend to their personal needs, and how they can make them comfortable. This book caters to having better relationships both at work and home and be a fearless public speaker