I agree that mind mapping is hard for me by hand and I prefer using the computer, although I can see the reasons for the oppposite view point and I may try both as I continue to learn and master PhotoReading. I am on my second pass through the home study course (in over two years--since the my first one using the cassettes, now using CD's) and now on the preview stage on disc 2.

I use NovaMind for mind mapping. It was first Mac only, I think but now is available for PC users as well:

http://www.nova-mind.com/

blessings,

Steve