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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
33... The Knowledge Base
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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.
assist you with the achievement of your goals and
objectives.
There are currently 200+ IQ Matrix maps that have been
produced to help you excel in life, at school, in business,
and at work.
Please feel free to use 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.
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
“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.
“An IQ Matrix is in the simplest terms
a learning aid that helps simplify
concepts and subject areas.”
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.
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 capacity to unlock hidden ideas and concepts
resulting from the interconnection of individual pieces and
keywords.
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 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 you’re 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 there’s
no better visual way to learn information and ideas then
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. There’s 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, it’s 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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IQ Matrix and the Brain
An IQ Matrix has been designed as a learning aid which can
dramatically enhance and accelerate your learning ability.
Organically structured, it incorporates fundamental
scientific based principles that naturally mirror the brain’s
functions and processes.
Studies have shown that the human brain is stimulated into
action by images, colors, feelings, emotions and by
associations and connections. This subsequently triggers the
incredible process of memory and recall.
On the right you will find some interesting facts about the
human brain — about how it learns naturally, effortlessly
and easily.
The human brain learns best when…
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“An IQ Matrix has been designed as a
learning aid which can dramatically enhance
and accelerate your learning ability.”
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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.
All the above facts about the brain are closely aligned and
intertwined with the IQ Matrix design.
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Learning How Children Learn
Have you ever watched in amazement how easily children
learn new concepts and ideas?
The reason why children are so incredibly proficient during
these early years is because they utilize all of their senses,
they cultivate an optimistic attitude, they make learning fun
and exciting, they turn everything into pictures using colors
and shapes, and they constantly form associations and
connections with existing knowledge and information.
Is it really surprising that children are extremely creative
and imaginative?
Don’t you think that the way children naturally learn during
these early years is the way adults should continue to learn
during their later years?
Could an IQ Matrix make this a possibility?
You be the judge...
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Why Use an IQ Matrix?
Society has changed considerably over the past 10 years, so
much so that it’s becoming ever more difficult to stay on
top of everything we need to know and do to achieve our
goals and objectives.
“It’s very easy to become overwhelmed
with the amount of information that is
contained within self-help and business
books these days.”
A Need for a Complete Reference Tool
Organizing Your Acquired Knowledge
An IQ Matrix is designed as a complete reference tool that
you can easily refer to on a daily basis to help you stay on
track with the achievement of your life’s goals, tasks,
priorities, skills and objectives.
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.
It’s very easy to become overwhelmed with the amount of
information that is contained within self-help and business
books these days. Each has a story to tell in a slightly
different way making learning and applying what you learn
confusing and somewhat disruptive. On top of this, who
really has the time to read all of these books and then apply
every concept that the author discusses?
Unless we are physically capable of organizing the
information we learn into manageable chunks in an easy to
reference manner, then 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 don’t immediately organize the information
they are learning into manageable chunks, they therefore
fail to apply this knowledge into their lives — which leads to
procrastination and eventually stagnation.
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Making Knowledge Easily Applicable
Turning Knowledge into Wisdom
I sincerely don’t believe that people have the time or the
motivation to read and apply all of the knowledge and
information they acquire throughout the day. And for this
very reason I began creating the IQ Matrix posters.
One of the most common excuses people make about why
they are not living the life of their dreams, is because they
simply Do Not Know What To Do!
I wanted to help summarize all the most important and
relevant aspects of each business, life and career topic area
that pertains to the MasterMind Matrix into a reference
poster that people can hang on their wall at home, at school
and in the office. Subsequently users could then take the
knowledge areas that are most applicable to their lives and
circumstances and instil them consistently and persistently
into their psyche through repetition and practice.
An IQ Matrix helps turn this unknown into knowledge, and
that knowledge into WISDOM by presenting you with what
you need to know, then helping you apply this knowledge
into your life. Over time this gains you valuable life
experience, which turns to wisdom, thusly helping you
successfully overcome the obstacles that are currently
preventing you from moving forward in your life.
It is said, that if you tell yourself a lie over and over again,
that you will begin accepting it as your truth and reality.
Along the same lines, if you reference an IQ Matrix wall
poster again and again, you will eventually stop
procrastinating and move yourself towards action —
resulting from the guilt you have built up over time from
not DOING what you KNOW you should be DOING.
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The Structure of an IQ Matrix
As with all things, an IQ Matrix is made up of parts that form
a structure. In fact, all the parts within this structure have
been purposefully designed to naturally stimulate the brain
to help improve your ability to learn the concepts and ideas
presented within the map, while boosting your memory and
recall of the information you are learning.
Within this section let’s take a look at each of these parts of
an IQ Matrix and discuss their purpose.
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 isn’t 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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Pathways
Pathways are the black organic lines that connect all the
words, ideas and concepts together. The purpose of these
pathways is to mimic the brain’s organic structure and
neurological thought process. They link ideas in a
hierarchical structure to aid with memory and recall of
information.
Pathways are designed to make reading each IQ Matrix
easier and should be used as directional maps that aid your
eyes as you move along them.
When it comes to pathways it’s important to understand at
this stage that you should continue reading along the
pathway until it comes to a “dead end” or conclusion. If you
don’t follow this guideline then it’s very possible you could
get lost as some pathways crisscross along the same
keywords. However, by following a pathway to the end and
stopping there, you will find it much easier to read and
understand the IQ Matrix.
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Pathway Example #1
Here is an example from the IQ MATRIX EXPOSED map.
If you look over to the right you will find a section of the IQ
Matrix. As an example I will write down word-for-word
below how each of these pathways should be read. Please
follow along with the IQ Matrix for clarification:
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Definition: Learning aid for categorizing information
into easily digestible segments, chunks and pieces.
Definition: Learning aid for retention of information.
Benefits: Improves capacity to remember related pieces
of information.
Benefits: Improves capacity to remember related
chunks.
As you can see, when the pathways concluded I didn’t 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:
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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.
Some sections have been hidden to simplify the example
I hope these two examples have clarified how to utilize
pathways more effectively.
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Colors
Colors are another important part of an IQ Matrix. Their
purpose is to distinguish topic segments from each other, to
provide clarity, and to assist with memorization and recall
of the information you are learning.
As you probably can recall from the previous section, the
brain learns best when bright images and colors are used. In
fact the brain naturally separates and distinguishes items
using colors, which subsequently allows for better memory
and recall of information. For this main reason the IQ Matrix
is designed in color rather than in a boring black and white
format. 
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 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
Images have a similar purpose to colors. They naturally
stimulate the senses and assist with memory and recall of
the information you are learning. However, they are also
used as a means of visualizing ideas and keywords in a
variety of ways.
Images are linked to keywords, ideas and concepts in the
following four ways:
Images can symbolically represent words. For example
“idea” can be represented with a light bulb.
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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Images continued...
Images can also be linked to keywords in an action oriented
way. So for instance looking at the IQ Matrix you have the
words “images can sound like words”. Below and on the
right of these words is a cartoon of a male figure using a
glass to listen to a conversation. This cartoon image
represents “sound-like” and is an action oriented
representation of that word.
It’s also important to point out that at times more than one
word within a certain section of the IQ Matrix can be
represented by the same image. This doesn’t happen often,
however it can be quite relevant at times.
Finally, images that are related to keywords are often
touching the colored section of the word or they are in close
proximity to the keyword that they are representing.
The cartoon image links to the keyword in an action oriented way
Use these images to help you remember and recall the
keywords and concepts they are representing, and you will
quickly develop the capacity for a photographic memory.
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Symbols
Each IQ Matrix uses a number of symbols used to enhance
and aid with reading each IQ Matrix.
Identifies a major critical point that is important
to the development of the topic under discussion.
Here is a quick description of the main symbols used within
an IQ Matrix and how they should be interpreted.
LT
This green dot indicates
that something naturally
LEADS TO something else.
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 you’re starting a new sentence.
FS
This purple dot is pretty straightforward
representing the word “between”.
Outlines the questions you can ask yourself to clarify
a topic area to help move you towards action.
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Symbols continued...
It’s important not to get carried away with these symbols.
They are simply there to enhance the fluidity of your
reading.
This yellow dot represents the word “example”
and is used in exactly the same way as would be
used when structuring normal sentences.
This plain light-bulb is used at times within a
black circle to represent solutions to problems
that are presented. It’s not used often, but can be
found within several maps that are designed
around the structure of problems and solutions.
EG
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 people’s 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.”
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 isn’t 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.
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Four Steps for Reading an IQ Matrix
Here is a four step process to help you read an IQ Matrix
from start to finish:
Overview the IQ Matrix by
gliding your eyes over the
pathways and identifying
key images, keywords,
concepts and patterns.
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.
Begin reading from the central image starting at one o’clock
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.
Review the IQ Matrix until vivid mental
pictures have been created and strong
associations have been formed of the
topics you are learning.
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 emotions, obstacles or problems am I currently
having difficulty dealing with?
Maybe you downloaded some of the IQ Matrix samples or—
hopefully—maybe even purchased some of the premium
maps.  Now what?
Well you’ve come to read this eBook at the right place,
because I’ll now give you some great guidelines that will
help you get the most from each IQ Matrix poster.
What IQ Matrix topics could help me in these areas?
What ideas presented within these IQ Matrix maps will
I now need to incorporate into my life?
Ask the Right Questions
First, it’s important to select a specific topic you would like
to study over the coming days, weeks or months.
To gain clarification about this topic ask yourself the
questions presented on the right side of this page.
Okay, so I’m “jumping the gun” a little with that last
question, however I just wanted to throw it in there so that
you see the progression. 
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Print the Topic You Selected
Your next step is to print the topic you have selected and
pin it up...
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On a wall
Next to your office desk
Beside your computer
On the refrigerator
Beside your bed
On the bathroom mirror
On the opposite side of the shower glass
On your computer desktop as a background
In the garage
On the ceiling
On the car dashboard… okay maybe that’s not the
best or safest place for an IQ Matrix 
How about in the toilet? 
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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Read and Take Action
Your next step is to read the entire summary pertaining to
the IQ Matrix poster on the IQ Matrix blog (not all
summaries are available at this time). The blog posts are
designed to expand each branch of the IQ Matrix, thusly
providing you with a more thorough and detailed
explanation of each segment — as has been achieved with
this eBook which summarizes the IQ MATRIX EXPOSED map.
Once you have read and thoroughly understood each topic
discussed within the blog post, your next step is to reference
this IQ Matrix poster on a daily basis and progressively apply
the information presented on it into the area of your life
that it pertains to.
It’s important to take small progressive and consistent steps
moving forward. This will help you avoid the feelings of
overwhelm, which often can lead to procrastination and
later complete and utter stagnation.
Remember that to establish a new habit it takes consistent
effort over a period of 3 to 4 weeks. Therefore it’s critical to
just keep moving forward with no excuses...
Remember to take small consistent steps in the right direction.
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There Are No More Excuses
When it comes to achieving success in your life, there are
no more excuses. An IQ Matrix can show you the way,
however, what you do with that knowledge rests
completely in your hands.
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 it’s
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 we’ll 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?
How long does it take to create each IQ Matrix?
To create the actual IQ Matrix poster doesn’t take very long
at all. Although it’s 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.
This is one of the most common questions I get asked on a
weekly basis. And it’s 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.
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.
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.
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 use 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 haven’t managed to do for
all the maps). This process can take an extra 2 to 3 days.
What I can giveaway is that I don’t use a specific mind
mapping software application to create each IQ Matrix,
although I do use 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
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.
MasterMind Matrix chart?
What are your professional qualifications?
I am a qualified Life Coach. I obtained 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
using the contact page. 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?
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.
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 life’s destiny.
Each individual IQ Matrix poster represents one fragment or
piece of the MasterMind Matrix chart, thusly helping you to
expand your knowledge 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.
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How many more IQ Matrix maps do you plan to
create over the coming years?
That’s 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. Please view Upcoming Releases.
Will all future maps you produce be included in the
IQ Matrix lifetime membership?
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 Store or written about on the blog.
It’s 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,
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 25+ 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 you’re interested in becoming an IQ Matrix
lifetime member, then there’s no better time to join than
today.
Is there an IQ Matrix Affiliate Program?
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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IQ Matrix Knowledge Base
Search through hundreds of personal development mind maps by
visiting the Knowledge Base. The Knowledge Base allows you to
easily and quickly search through an archive list of maps using the
live search feature. For additional convenience the maps have also
been organized into convenient topic categories including:
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Overcoming Adversity
Developing Social Skills
Boosting Productivity
Overcoming Fear
Life Coaching
Academic Genius
Blissful Relationships
Wealth Creation
Thinking Effectively
Career Success
Lifetime Achievement
And much more…
You will also find information about the various segments of the
MasterMind Matrix and hundreds of additional links and resources
to help you gain a better understanding of the chart and how all
the individual IQ Matrix maps fit together.
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