This technique will help you make connections between seemingly unrelated topics. Here are the steps:
| Step 1. |
Write the theme in the middle of a piece of paper. |
| Step 2. |
Draw a circle around the theme. |
| Step 3. |
Draw a line about 3 centimetres long from the edge of the circle outward. |
| Step 4. |
Write a related topic to the theme. |
| Step 5. |
Draw a square around the topic. |
| Step 6. |
Write a connecting word or phrase along the line that connects the theme with the topic. |
| Step 7. |
Repeat steps 2 through 5 for additional topics. |
| Step 8. |
When you have several topics, try to find a relationship between them. |
| Step 9. |
If you find a relationship between two topics, draw a line that connects both topics. |
| Step 10. |
Write a connecting word or phrase along the topic-to-topic line. |
