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📓 Complete Thought Map Templates

Printable templates for the “How to Make a Complete Map of Every Thought You Think” system. Print as many copies as needed.

Templates Included:

P&P Page

Purpose & Principles — Define subject boundaries

SMOC

Subject Map of Contents — Visual mapping space

GSMOC

Grand Subject Map — Map of all subjects

Speed Lists

Quick thought capture with margin for glyphs

POI Page

Point of Interest — Deep dissertations

REF Page

Reference notes from external sources

RS Page

Research pages for active inquiry

Index Page

Alphabetical index template

GSR

Grand Subject Registry

💡 Usage Tips:

  • Print multiple copies of each template
  • Use 3-hole punch paper or punch after printing
  • The system recommends 40+ lines per page for information density
  • Always use with a 4-color pen (Red, Green, Blue, Black)
  • Keep templates in binders with tab dividers
Subject:
Date:

P&P — Purpose & Principles

PURPOSE (What is this subject? What does it contain?):
BOUNDARIES — What IS Included:
BOUNDARIES — What is NOT Included (Exclusions):
WORMHOLES (Connections to Other Subjects):
PRINCIPLES / OPERATING RULES:
This page defines your subject’s boundaries. Be specific about what belongs and what doesn’t. Update as the subject evolves.
Subject:
Version:
Date:

SMOC — Subject Map of Contents

Use this space to create a NON-LINEAR visual map. Place related concepts near each other. Use different colors and sizes for importance. Add “Magnet Words” as structural anchors. Link Speed IDs (S#), POI IDs (P#), REF IDs (R#) to relevant concepts.
Period:
Version:
Date:

GSMOC — Grand Subject Map of Contents

Map ALL your subjects here. Arrange by actual relationships in your life, not alphabetically. This is your “Mental Terrain” — a mirror of your entire mind. Update every 3–5 months. Each subject should appear with connections to related subjects.
Subject:
Page:
Date:

Subject Speed List

Capture thoughts tersely (1–50 words). Use margin for Psi glyphs (Problem, Goal, Question, Starting Point). Check off when mapped to SMOC.
Started:
Page:
Transcribed:

Pan-Subject Speed List

Use when away from subject binders. Transcribe to specific subject Speed Lists ASAP. This is your portable capture tool.
Subject:
POI #:
Date:

POI — Point of Interest

TOPIC / TITLE:
LINKED TO (SMOC references, other POIs, etc.):
Deep dissertation on a specific limited topic. Can span multiple pages. Always link back to SMOC.
Subject:
REF #:
Date:

REF — Reference

SOURCE:
AUTHOR / CREATOR:
TYPE: ☐ Book ☐ Article ☐ Web ☐ Person ☐ Video ☐ Other: __________
NOTES / ANNOTATIONS:
For external sources you can’t write in. Link to SMOC. Use icons (Kanji for book/person recommended).
Subject:
RS #:
Date:

RS — Research

RESEARCH QUESTION / GOAL:
SOURCES CONSULTED:
FINDINGS / NOTES:
CONCLUSION / NEXT STEPS:
Active inquiry to fill gaps in your map. Document the research process and findings. Link to SMOC.
Subject:
Page:
of:
Updated:

INDEX

TERM / KEYWORD LOCATION (Page #, POI #, Speed #, etc.)
Alphabetical index of key terms and concepts. Create using “Late Binding” — only when actually needed.
Updated:
Page:
of:

GSR — Grand Subject Registry

SUBJECT NAME STATUS STARTED LAST UPDATE FLAGS / NOTES
Complete list of ALL subjects (active and archived). Status examples: Active, Archived, Merged, Split. Goes right after GSMOC.