How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci

Seven Steps to Genius Every Day

By: Michael J. Gelb

Narrated by: Doug Ordunio

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Uncover your own hidden abilities, sharpen your senses, and liberate your unique intelligence by following the example of the greatest genius of all time, Leonardo da Vinci.

“By capturing the very essence and Da Vinci’s life and genius—the seemingly perfect integration of mind, body, spirit, and soul—Michael Gelb guides us in a discovery and understanding of the boundlessness of our own full human potential.”—DEEPAK CHOPRA

Genius is made, not born. And human beings are gifted with an almost unlimited potential for learning and creativity.

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 renowned artist Leonardo 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.

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

With Da Vinci as your inspiration, you will discover an exhilarating new way of thinking.

Critic reviews

"By capturing the very essence of DaVinci's life and genius...Michael Gelb guides us in a discovery and understanding of the boundlessness of our own full human potential."—Deepak Chopra, author of The Path to Love and Ageless Body, Timeless Mind

"A brilliant, practical guide to awakening and training our vast, unused resources of intelligence and ability."—Ted Hughes, author of Birthday Letters

"Buy it. Read it! Live it!"—Tony Buzan, author of The Book of Genius and The Mind Map Book

Timeless Wisdom

Great narration of practical and enduring wisdom, finely curated and assembled by author and thought leader Michael Gelb.

full of wonderful ideas and exercises

the real value of this book is the authors exercises that come in each chapter. for example finding similaries between 2 items like oriental rugs & psychoanalysis (they both have complex patterns that repeat) the book is filled with these. They are very obvious exercises that lead to a more engage life or single experience. Very fun book. get ready to take notes! :)

Repetitive

Good book overall. It was slightly repetitive but the information was great. I would recommend it.

I love Leonardo Da Vinci but this was bad

I didn't like this book. I tried and I listened to the whole thing. it's his interpretation of how he wants to have you think.

Inspiring and great book

Very inspiring and a lot of hidden knowledge in this book. I read for the first time 10 years ago and re-read it know. I realized that I applied many of the techniques and tried to follow parts of the teachings in the book. Other parts I still need to embrace. It’s from about that year I read it my life radically changed to the better. I recommend this book as probably the most influential book I ever read.

Great job

Great job! Very comprehensive overview of the life, impacts and influences of Divinci.


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THIS BOOK IS A AWESOME

I REALLY ENJOYED THE WAY HIS CREATIVE PROCESS IS IS SIMILAR LIKE MINE. INTERESTED IN ADDING SOME MORE OF HIS FORM AND STRATEGY TO MY ROUTINE THINKING. I LEARNED WHY HE THINKS CREATIVITY IS THE WAY TO LIVE AND THATS WHAT IM INTERESTED IN . HE ALSO SHOWS YOU HOW TO THINK WHILE YOU EAT.

It was a good book

The narrator was really monotone and just could not engage me at all. It made this book a difficult read. But the book has some valuable information nonetheless

Kinda 3 books in one

Kinda 3 books in one. The first part is about Leonardo and his processes. The second part is more of a self help book based on Leonardo principles. Lastly it is a push to learn to draw and focus on art skills.

wasn't quite what I expected

It amounted to drawing mind maps with extensive mentions and descriptions of art utensils and how drawing helps one see. a bunch of how to live well stuff.