How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci

Book excerpt: 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.