How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day
Written by Michael J. Gelb
Narrated by Doug Ordunio
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Acclaimed author Michael J. Gelb, who has helped thousands of people expand their minds to accomplish more than they ever thought possible, shows you how. Drawing on Da Vinci's notebooks, inventions, and legendary works of art, Gelb introduces Seven Da Vincian Principles-the essential elements of genius-from curiosità, the insatiably curious approach to life to connessione, the appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things. With Da Vinci as your inspiration, you will discover an exhilarating new way of thinking. And step-by-step, through exercises and provocative lessons, you will harness the power-and awesome wonder-of your own genius, mastering such life-changing abilities as:
•Problem solving
•Creative thinking
•Self-expression
•Enjoying the world around you
•Goal setting and life balance
•Harmonizing body and mind
Drawing on Da Vinci's notebooks, inventions, and legendary works of art, acclaimed author Michael J. Gelb, introduces seven Da Vincian principles, the essential elements of genius, from curiosita, the insatiably curious approach to life, to connessione, the appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things. With Da Vinci as their inspiration, readers will discover an exhilarating new way of thinking.
Step-by-step, through exercises and provocative lessons, anyone can harness the power and awesome wonder of their own genius, mastering such life-changing skills as problem solving, creative thinking, self-expression, goal setting and life balance, and harmonizing body and mind.
Michael J. Gelb
Michael J. Gelb is the world’s leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development, and the author of 16 books, including the bestseller How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci. A pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, innovation literacy and conscious leadership, he helps organizations around the world develop more creative, innovative and conscious cultures.
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Reviews for How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5interesting but long. Some great ideas for developing creativity and senses. I would recommend having book handy for reference to exercises.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5some good ideas in here, but I have no delusions about becoming this century's Leonardo!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Ok, so most of the self-help, self-improvement books out there are complete bunk and just full of outrageously obvious or deluded truisms (or, not-so-truisms). But I've found Michael Gelb's writings to be consitently worthwhile. Yes, it's a bit silly to think you can "think like Leonardo," but there are some interesting tricks you can use to make yourself open up your mind just a little bit more and a lot of great things you can learn about yourself by exposing yourself to new experiences. That's mostly what this book is about: self-understanding through self-expanding.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5This book came highly recommended to me by two people - and I have to say that I wasn't very impressed. I was expecting something a little more life-changing, however, the only additional insight I gained from the book was that I need to spend more time in my creative side... But, the likelihood of me picking up a paint brush every night after work is pretty slim. Adding to my disappointment with the book was the tone of the author. I found him to be very condescending and arogant. I did read the book from cover to cover, it is an easy read. And I will probably do some of the exercises (I did buy the book!). But regardless of how many of the exercises I do and how many self-portraits I complete over the rest of my life, I'm not anticipating that I'll get anywhere close to the genius of da Vinci.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Some of this might be a bit esoteric for many ("hear with your eyes"), but the portions on using creativity to think through your life and plans is amazing.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This book is a powerful resource for anyone interested in cultivating creativity. It contains an insightful description of Leonardo Da Vinci, his achievements and the key to his abilities, and beyond this has useful introductions to modern tools which will help develop your creative abilities. These include the Alexander Technique to develop mind and body co-ordination, Mind Mapping and an introductory drawing course. All in all quite a package.The book is built upon a clear fascination with Da Vinci and his work, combined with a firm belief that in each of us we have vast untapped potential.One illustration of this, which will stick in my mind for a long time, is the reference to the work of Pyotr Anokhin of Moscow University who in 1968 demonstrated that the minimum number of potential thought patterns an average brain can make, is the number one followed by a string of typed zeros stretching for 10.5 million kilometres.This is a mind staggeringly large number. As an attempt to give this some sort of perspective, consider that the number of atoms in the universe is estimated to be less than one followed by only one hundred zeros and you perhaps glimpse just how large the number really is.Leonardo Da Vinci is recognised as a true genius, a great inventor, artist and as this book reveals, much more. Using Da Vinci's life as a backcloth, the book outlines seven key facets of his creative approach, which in my opinion wonderfully encapsulate the secret of creativity and change.CuriositaAn insatiably curious approach to life and an unrelenting quest for continuous learningDimostrazioneA commitment to test knowledge through experience, persistence and a willingness to learn from mistakes.SensazioneThe continual refinement of the senses, especially sight, as the means to enliven experience.SfumatoA willingness to embrace, ambiguity, paradox and uncertainty.Arte/ScienzaThe development of the balance between science and art, logic and imagination. Whole brain thinking.CorporalitaThe cultivation of grace, ambidexterity, fitness and poiseConnessioneA recognition and appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things and phenomena. Systems thinking.Each is outlined by description and example of how they were part of Da Vinci’s life. Each is then supported by modern examples and a comprehensive suite of techniques that can be used to stimulate creativity. The Mind Mapping tool and a drawing course are the most substantial tools presented, but there are many others which can quickly be adopted to great effect. The book builds towards the creation of a mind map of your life, through which you can create and implement a personal change plan.The book is a fascinating look into the inspirational life of a true genius and alone makes this a worthwhile read. Begin to explore the toolkit of creativity techniques and there is true potential to enhance your creative powers. A stunning book, about a man of staggering powers, yet even Da Vinci barely touched on the potential power of his and of course your brain.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5It will take a while to finish this book if you stop to tackle the exercises sprinkled throughout designed to hone your creative thinking. By examining the techniques, personalities and quirks of highly creative people epitomized by Da Vinci's brilliance, Gelb presents a perfectly viable "mind map" to inspire even the least creative to spark off a few ideas. Those already with an artistic temperament will find new ideas and those with a more mundane bent will find themselves thinking in new ways.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The author falls into the "10% of our brains" myth, but the book is otherwise useful and inspiring.