Here is a new mind map that gathers over 80 of the best mind mapping resources into a single visual map that you can use as a jumping-off point for exploration.

In 2007, I conducted a survey of mind mapping software users that gave the world a glimpse into the power and flexibility of this type of productivity tool. It’s now time to get a fresh snapshot at the state of your usage of mind mapping software.

If you want to engage in a deeper study of the principles, applications and possibilities of visual mapping, here are 8 books that I have personally read and recommend.

Last week, I was interviewed by Bob Patterson, author of the On Target podcast and the WorkloadMaster Blog, which focuses on tips, tools and techniques to help you overcome information overload. Our conversation focused heavily on mind mapping software.

Hypershifters is a new blog that has quickly become a must-read for anyone who is interested in visual mapping.

During the last few months, I have told you about Michael Tipper’s excellent Business Profit Productivity Blueprint e-course, which provides a valuable overview of how to increase your productivity, creativity and effectiveness in business using mind mapping software. He recently announced a special limited-time bonus that makes it an even more attractive and comprehensive package.

I’m pleased to report that my new e-book, Creativity Hacks: Shortcuts to Help You to Crush Your Challenges & Live a Kick-Ass Life, is now available. What does this have to do with mind mapping and visual thinking? Plenty!

Jamie Nast, who wrote the excellent book Idea Mapping and conducts numerous training sessions on visual mapping, offers a highly portable tool that you can use to produce colorful, creative maps just about anywhere – the Idea Mapping Kit.

Mind mapping software is incredibly versatile. Here is a map that shows the many business and personal applications for which you can use this powerful type of productivity software.

Social Media Chat is an online community that is devoted to discussing social media and how it can be applied to business. The group runs a Ning forum, as well as a weekly 2-hour chat via Twitter. Yesterday, the group focused on “mind mapping 101,” and I was the invited guest expert.