How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day

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How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day

by Michael J. Gelb (Goodreads Author)

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

Acclaimed author Michael J. Gelb, who has helped thousands of people exp...more

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Published February 8th 2000 by Dell (first published August 17th 1998)

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May 21, 2008 Alen rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Da Vinci fans.

"wine is art that you can eat"

well, so is pizza, chocolate, lasagna, cheese, melted cheese...hmmmm

This review ~~SUCKED!~~ IS GREAT!! 5 stars review. great review Alen, If I may say so. yes, you may. thank you.

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Mar 04, 2009 Shellie (Layers of Thought) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: genre-self-fix-it, genre-art, genre-non-fiction, read-in-2008

I found this author through a free itunes podcast. It was an easy read, and I did so in several hours. Gelb's writing and podcast are eloquent, concise, and interesting. His message is also achievable and believable - well mostly - which unlike some of the folks whom are in the motivational/self help book/speaking business. Many are egotistical and so far out in left field that it is diffiuclt and illogical to relate to them.
His message is that we can look to da Vinci and his amazing gifts for w...more

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Jun 10, 2013 Sanjeev Kotnala rated it 4 of 5 stars

THINK LIKE DA VINCI

A simple yet a bit complicated is this book. In the book ‘THINK LIKE DA VINCI’ Michael J. Gelb promises to take you through 7 Easy Steps to Boosting Your Everyday Genius. The steps are not that simple for an average man like me. They seem really obvious once you read them. I do believe that practicing them is definite to have great impact in your life.

This book gets a RECOMMENDED READING tag from me. Though we could have liked to have better quality and colour pictures.

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Nov 05, 2012 Tyler Hooper rated it 4 of 5 stars

I found this book to be more enlightening than I expected. While reading about each of the 7 steps, I assessed how well I feel I am doing and what things I can do to live a more meaningful and enriching life. That said, I am generally an introspective person and enjoy these types of reads.

Recently, I have been somewhat craving refreshing perspectives on life and ways to improve, and this book provided plenty of both. It was an easy read, but to implement all of the recommendations could take a y...more

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Jun 29, 2011 Lance rated it 4 of 5 stars

Gelb has created a masterpiece in How To Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci. If one can suspend the Western cultural notion that people are born with whatever talent they possess and believe instead, as Gelb and da Vinci do, that anyone has unlimited potential, this book is a treasure trove of what exactly that potential can be and how exactly to unleash it. The seven Da Vincian Principles (as Gelb calls them) are really common sense. What makes them so incredible is the way in which their application...more Gelb has created a masterpiece in How To Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci. If one can suspend the Western cultural notion that people are born with whatever talent they possess and believe instead, as Gelb and da Vinci do, that anyone has unlimited potential, this book is a treasure trove of what exactly that potential can be and how exactly to unleash it. The seven Da Vincian Principles (as Gelb calls them) are really common sense. What makes them so incredible is the way in which their application is generally not practiced.

I did as Gelb directed; I read the book first, leaving the exercises to tackle later. Though that chore will take considerable time, the book itself prompted a great number of questions and intellectual meanderings which in of themselves were beneficial. Gelb also makes constant reference to da Vinci's notebooks, and I found great inspiration in that presentation.

I enjoyed Gelb's insights both into 15th century history as well as the perspective of da Vinci himself. Those who will shape the future will be those who possess qualities of the uomo universale. Technology alone will not do it; rather those who understand the humanity for which the technology was created, namely the Renaissance man or woman, will be able to use technology in ways that benefit everyone. Gelb's program of exercises are designed to do just that, bring out the uomo universale laying dormant inside each one of us.

Although my impression is that he idolizes da Vinci a little too much, Gelb writes a fascinating text filled with all sorts of historical and cultural tidbits. I really liked how he dedicates a special section when explaining each principle to parents who want to teach their children to think more like da Vinci. His suggestions seem a very sensible approach to the perils of the modern-day education system.

Da Vinci himself would be a more attractive character had he demonstrated more piety and a little less vegetarianism, but with his very extensive list of accomplishments the man clearly had the mind of a genius. Marrying the ability to think like him with the desire to improve the lives of people in every aspect can only lead to a higher level of greatness.

The book alone inspires me to learn more about da Vinci, and I am sure that some biography on the man will find its way onto my reading list. For now, I highly recommend this book to anyone who is seeking to see their world in a completely different way.

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Apr 29, 2012 Jennifer rated it 2 of 5 stars

This wasn't really a satisfying read for me. When it came to Leonardo's life and genius and the Renaissance, it didn't give me as much detail as I would have liked, which frustrated me, as bald statements were made without sufficient evidence to back them up (and the evidence and argument would have been fascinating to read about). Then when it got to the 7 principles Gelb proposes to make us think like Leonardo, they seemed to have the opposite problem - a ridiculous amount of detail and prescr...more

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Oct 11, 2012 Taymara Jagmohan rated it 5 of 5 stars

To use words will only reveal less of this book.

It's beautiful. Not beautifully written, but beautifully wished.

Now, I have a greater understanding of myself, and it was exactly the type of read, or to do book I was wondering of.

This is the life of a December girl. :)

It promotes a fresh period, where we live and bounce into reality. Reality kisses us under the sweetness of its rough love, and we are left pregnant with the juices of its emanating wickedness. I love its happiness, and everything t...more

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May 15, 2010 لينه rated it 5 of 5 stars

أحببت الكتاب ، تحدث مجملاً عن حياة الفنان ليوناردو دافنشي- صورتي الشخصية هي المفضلة لدي من أعماله - كإنسان ، كعالم ، كفنان ، من خلال دراسة لمذكرته التي كانت لا تفارقه أبدا وكان يكتب فيها كل خواطره ، ومن خلال كتابات أحد تلامذته عنه . عقل جبار سبق زمانه ، انتهج طريقا خاصا به خالف في تفكيره ككل من كان في عهده ولم يلق بالا لهم ، أكد على أهمية دراسة فن العلم و علم الفن ، الفن عنده الفن ارتبط بالخيال و بالمعرفة الكاملة للشيء الذي يرسمه فجمع أكبر متناقضين ، الكتاب يحوي مفاتيح أساسية لطرق الرسم ، قد لا...more

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Apr 20, 2012 Norm Davis rated it 1 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Pretentious New England socialites with too much time on their hands.

Recommended to Norm by: College course recommended reading.

Shelves: college-courses, biography, self-help, reference, non-fiction

How to think like Leonardi Da Vinci:

The book begins by explaining a bit about the 7 intelligences which I was previously aware of from taking an excellent “How to study” course. Mr. Gelb offers these concepts of intelligence in Italian... just my thing... I want to learn new languages while trying to learn something quite different from this book. Sarcasm, sorry. Somewhere in the vast database that is my mind is the biography of Leonardi Da Vinci, obtained who knows how, be it book, film, or co...more How to think like Leonardi Da Vinci:

The book begins by explaining a bit about the 7 intelligences which I was previously aware of from taking an excellent “How to study” course. Mr. Gelb offers these concepts of intelligence in Italian... just my thing... I want to learn new languages while trying to learn something quite different from this book. Sarcasm, sorry. Somewhere in the vast database that is my mind is the biography of Leonardi Da Vinci, obtained who knows how, be it book, film, or college course. Much of the book, in bits and pieces, are naturally rather evident to me from this previous knowledge of Da Vinci's biography. However, one thing that did spark my “Wow, I didn't know that” amusement was the info about Machiavelli, The Borgia pope, and Da Vinci's inter-relationships during the book's biography section. Too bad it isn't a history book.

In fairness however, the author does start the book telling us that much will be familiar to us because many of the ideas included in the book are common sense. I'm not sure he actually visits common sense, more like he offers you exercises that you might develop common sense. Since most folks have common sense the exercises and book are a bit redundant.

The self help writings begin by pointing out that Leonardi was infinitely curious and suggests our own curiosity is a good start in thinking like Da Vinci. Fair enough.

From here Gelb ventures into exercises and questions unending. I suspect if you do as suggested all along the way that you are led you will become very busy if not more like Da Vinci.

At parts I suspect Gelb is getting a bit pretentious. Without knowing, I'm thinking he sits in some nook deep in New York near dozens of museums, galleries, and concert halls taking in all that is offered and making up a nice personal experience with all he takes in, more for self than anything else. I think there is a real difference with the real Da Vinci who was always striving to be more useful to others. If, and, or when Da Vinci likely partook of any or all of these same type exercises I suspect it was always with a higher purpose in mind.

I can't really be kind with the rest of this book so I'll settle with this: It is a self help book that really is a set of exercises unending and diary keeping. If you want to be guided grueling inch by inch into your inner being. If your desire was actually some kind of self help (thinking better) this really isn't a total waste if everything were applied. Have a look at this book. My suspicion would be that you may think something like Da Vinci but you probably won't have his inexhaustible desire to be helpful to others in the end.
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Dec 19, 2011 Saleem Khashan rated it 2 of 5 stars

Leonardo thought in a bohemian artistic way he had ideas but little completed and less fully accomplished projects are left to his name. This make me think that idealizing his thought process might not be the ultimate virtue.
This book gives some suggestions on how to reach that -wide lateral include everything in- way of thinking. The practicality of being there is left to you.
I mean things like carry a note book and jolt everything down, Draw your idea, use mind mapping (Sorry Bozman this bo...more

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Mar 09, 2009 Anoud rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: non-fiction, self-help

Wow, that was SOMETHING!!
That was one of most interesting books I've ever read!! It's exactly the kind of books that engages you in an endless tough thinking session if you knew how to make the most of it. Simply, a brilliant book written by, about and for brilliant people.

How to think like Leonardo da vinci, is an excellent self-improvement book helps you to find and capitalize your unique creative potentials. The author uses a perfect example to boost his readers' eagerness and interests to d...more Wow, that was SOMETHING!!
That was one of most interesting books I've ever read!! It's exactly the kind of books that engages you in an endless tough thinking session if you knew how to make the most of it. Simply, a brilliant book written by, about and for brilliant people.

How to think like Leonardo da vinci, is an excellent self-improvement book helps you to find and capitalize your unique creative potentials. The author uses a perfect example to boost his readers' eagerness and interests to discover what they once believed it never exists. The inspirational example here is Leonardo da vinci. A little tiny annoying question must be knocking on your head door right now… why specifically Leonardo?? Like any other renaissance man, Leonardo excelled in various fields. Nonetheless, he stood out in almost ALL the fields. His genius penetrated areas like; logical, mathematical, verbal, linguistic, spatial, mechanical, musical, interpersonal and social fields. And the list goes on.

The author begins with a brief look into Leonard's life and his main achievements in the first part of the book. Then he introduces the seven principles that contributed to da vinic's genius; Curiosita, Dimostrazione, Sensazione, Sfumato, Arte/Scienza, Corporalita and Connessione. Each one of these seven principles is discussed separately in a complete chapter; How da vinci perceived this principle, how it affected his mindset and how you and I can benefit from and practice such a principle plus a self-assessment quiz.

Since brilliance sweeps me away, I found most of the principles discussed are extremely interesting, the ones that focus on engaging the mind in more serious thinking and observations and improving the whole-brain thinking system. However, my interest had gone with the wind when some of the principles turn to discuss concepts like living the divine within and spirituality-related issues!! And that's in fact why I didn't rate the book 5 outta 5. In addition to that, I couldn't get Sfumato. How come embracing ambiguity and paradox can sharpen your thinking and life experience or whatever!! It didn't make sense to me.

Anyway, despite all the notions I didn't like, I still recommend reading the book. In a way or another, you'll benefit A LOT!

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Apr 22, 2013 Ingrid Verschelling rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2003

Dit boek heb ik al een aantal jaren geleden gelezen, maar ik vind het zo ’n goed boek, dat ik er iedereen op wil wijzen. Door dit boek ben ik weer andere boeken gaan lezen, die worden aangeraden in dit boek. Sinds mijn kindertijd was ik al gefascineerd door Leonardo da Vinci. Ik kon niet begrijpen hoe iemand tegelijkertijd zoveel verschillende beroepen kon hebben. Het boek zag ik een aantal jaren geleden in een bibliotheek in Beveren (Be.) en ik nam het meteen mee. Ik vond het thema van het boek...more

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Sep 05, 2009 Mark Fallon rated it 1 of 5 stars

A really good idea lost in poor, self-indulgent writing. I'm not sure who Gelb is in love with more, himself or daVinci. Let's see, the book is written in English, but let's name the principals in bastardized Italian to make it special.

Better yet - "His physics studies anticipated the modern disciplines of hydrostatics, optics, and mechanics." Wow - he studied physics 200 years before the science of physics and calculus were invented! As Dr. Cavanagh once wrote on one of my research papers - an...more

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May 14, 2013 Gary Braham rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was an interesting book. I picked it up after a college professor recommended it to me. I have a similar style to DaVinci, in that I enjoy a wide variety of pursuits that are both right and left brained. Obviously I'm no DaVinci, but he is a mentor that I could follow. The author obviously loves DaVinci as well, the book is swelling with praise for him.

The advice is good, and broken up into small sections that are easy to folllow. Its not really a book you would read like other ones though...more

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Feb 25, 2010 Ann rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: lsu-book-club

Leonardo started a lot of projects that he never finished -- but the ones he did finish are amazing. The author, after examining Leo's life, saw that there were seven habits or characteristics that seemed to guide da Vinci and make him the Renaissance man that he was. The purpose of this book is not to make us feel inadequate by comparing ourselves to the Maestro, but to give us a path to follow, so that we may emulate him in our lives as much as possible.

The one drawback that our bookclub sees:...more

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Jan 29, 2013 Teri Temme rated it 5 of 5 stars

Fascinating and inspiring book. Leonardo da Vinci was a mystery to me before I read this book, now I truly appreciate what he has given the world.

The book discusses 7 Principles:
• Curiosita - Am I asking the right questions?
• Dimostrazione - How can I improve my ability to learn from my mistakes and experiences?
• Sensazione - What is my plan for sharpening my senses as I age?
• Sfumato - How can I strengthen my ability to hold creative tension to embrace the major paradoxes of life?
• Arte/Scienz...more

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Dec 28, 2011 Rachael rated it 5 of 5 stars

I recently took a first pass through this book (saving the exercises for a later date). Already it taught me how to look at things differently. It encouraged me to really see and think and feel the experiences I have every day. I struggle with wanting control and wanting answers: This book made me realize that it's OK to have more questions than answers, that it's OK to relinquish control and let things happen as they may. Not only does the author offer ways to implement Da Vinci principles in o...more

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Jan 28, 2010 Joshua rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: would-never-read-again

This book was an utter disappointment. The author seemed blinded by his love of Leonardo da Vinci and it impaired him from actually writing a decent book.
Gelb took principles that could be associated with Leonardo da Vinci, briefly listed common self-help tips under the appropriate categories and dropped da Vinci's name often, as if that made the ideas original. It felt like he was using a celebrity to sell a product.
At the end of the book, there's a bonus: A Beginner's Da Vinci Drawing Course....more

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Nov 18, 2009 David rated it 3 of 5 stars

OK, who wouldn't want to learn how to think like da Vinci?

While the title seemed a bit preposterous, I thought I'd give it whirl - especially since I noticed it on one of my friend's reading list.

As it turns out, this book falls more into the self-help realm - which I wasn't looking for. That said, creating a bridge between da Vinci and "how to live a happier life" works.

It's also pretty easy for folks like myself in the creative services world to find some professional guidance too.

The book bas...more

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Mar 30, 2012 Ting Ting rated it 4 of 5 stars

a self-help book with plenty of fun exercises to develop seven of the core Da Vincian principles of how to think like the genius Da Vinci. The seven principles mentioned in the book are Curiousity, Demonstration (learning by experience and doing), Sensation, Sfmato (accepting and appreciating the paradoxes and puzzles we can't solve), Art/ Science, Corporalita (mastering and understanding your body), Connection (recognizing patterns and connections in everything around us). Half of this book is...more

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Aug 03, 2009 Gian Fiero rated it 3 of 5 stars

There are many books written about Leonardo Da Vinci which tell his life story in great depth and detail; this is not one of them. While this book does provide you with some basic biographical information, its greatest value lies in the interpersonal exercises that are central to each chapter. These 7 Da Vincian Principles which are drawn from an intensive study of Leonardo Da Vinci's methods, will help you think like a genius by improving your left and right-brain functionality, and enable you...more

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Jul 15, 2012 Leilani rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-about-writing

I worked through this book slowly, not because it wasn't a page-turner, but because I wanted to savor and digest its lessons well! Great study in practical exercises to apply Da Vinci's "Seven Principles," including:

Curiosita’ – an insatiable curiosity
Dimostrazione – testing knowledge through experience
Sensazione – continued refinement of the senses
Sfumato – a willingness to embrace ambiguity
Arte/Scienza – developing a balance between art and science
Corporalita’ – cultivating fitness and poise
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Oct 28, 2010 Tonia rated it 4 of 5 stars

really neat way of looking at DaVinci - actually trying to take lessons from what he did and apply it in our lives, no matter what we do. The end lost me a bit though, it seems the book was building up to some greater conclusions about life, art, science, and how to improve our world in complex modern times. Instead he spent the last chapter just talking about mind mapping in way too much detail. It was like taking career planning in high school, not something I need to repeat. But, it can all b...more

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Jun 03, 2011 Laurie rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book has made me reconsider the daily routine. Part of Davinci's genius was his development and use of the "whole brain". He was able to find balance of science, art, logic, and imagination. One encouraging thought that stays with me from the book, " Treat mistakes as learning opportunities," which leads me to believe that even Leonardo had hiccups. Mistakes are reality and you must respect yourself to brush off the event and allow the opportunity to learn. Overall an insightful, beautiful...more

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May 31, 2010 Bookseller Cate rated it 3 of 5 stars

I bought and first read this book several years ago and picked it up again lately as I wanted a little boost. While I still enjoyed it, I seem to be more experienced these days, which left many of Gelb's suggestions feeling hackneyed.

Affirmations, mind mapping, visualizations, cooking from scratch (somehow I remember the minestrone recipe being better, too). A lot of the activities were bits and pieces taken from previous sources and links (sometimes tenuously) to the life and/or work of Leonar...more

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Oct 28, 2012 Stephanie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: non-fiction, borrow-from-library

Judul: Menjadi Jenius seperti Leonardo da Vinci : Menggunakan Tujuh Prinsip Da Vinci untuk Meningkatkan Kreativitas dan Menyeimbangkan Tubuh dan Pikiran
Pengarang: Michael J. Gelb
Penerjemah : T. Hermaya
Halaman : 344 halaman
Waktu terbit : 2001
Penerbit : Gramedia Pustaka Utama

Leonardo da Vinci. Aku hanya tahu da Vinci adalah seorang pelukis dengan karyanya yang terkenal, Mona Lisa. Bertahun-tahun yang lalu aku pernah membaca komik biografi tentang da Vinci.

Suatu hari aku membaca role model-ku, Koo...more

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Aug 20, 2011 Beth rated it 3 of 5 stars

Recommended to Beth by: A fellow creative type

Shelves: nonfiction

This book was recommended to me with the instruction to "take what sticks, and leave the rest." With this in mind, I found the book well worth my time and trouble. I find that most books found on the "self-help" shelves have very little new or revolutionary to say, but some of them say the old and obvious things in an engaging and useful way. This book mostly fit that bill for me.

The author has arranged the book into two sections. Part one is an overview of both the author's background leading t...more This book was recommended to me with the instruction to "take what sticks, and leave the rest." With this in mind, I found the book well worth my time and trouble. I find that most books found on the "self-help" shelves have very little new or revolutionary to say, but some of them say the old and obvious things in an engaging and useful way. This book mostly fit that bill for me.

The author has arranged the book into two sections. Part one is an overview of both the author's background leading to his point of view for the book, and the life and genius of Leonardo da Vinci in specific and Renaissance thinkers in general. Part two is further subdivided into "The Seven Da Vincian Principles" which roughly break down to different aspects or approaches to creative thought and activity, whether it be for purposes of "science" or "art", with specific suggested activities at the end of each chapter.

Gelb is clearly in awe of the life and accomplishments of da Vinci, and while da Vinci's genius and legacy are undeniable, I found Gelb's hero-worship to be a bit tiresome. The background in part one of the book was interesting, but by the end of part two, I found myself skipping entire passages when it became clear that the author was on his "I love da Vinci" soapbox again.

The "meat" of this book, for me, is the suggested activities. While I would have to quit my day job, and possibly abandon my relationship to seriously and thoroughly engage in all of the exercises outlined, they serve as especially useful kick starters to creativity for me. I also found the exercise of just reading through all of part two of the book without stopping to engage in the activities to be useful on it's own. It allowed me to continue thinking about my own life in activities in the context of these arenas of creativity in a flowing summary fashion before I started focusing on a single aspect.

I certainly need tools to keep the creative juices flowing in my personal and professional life, and revisiting this book's activities will serve as a laundry list of possibilities that I can cherry pick from according to my needs at the time.(less)

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May 04, 2011 James rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: self-improvement

With the wealth of information and principles for action presented by Michael Gelb in this book one wonders where to start? It provides an "inspirational" approach to improving your mind and your life. I have always been fascinated by fictional superheroes and I also enjoy reading about the lives of geniuses of the past in all fields of endeavor. This book uses a close study of the life and achievements of Leonardo da Vinci to identify principles that each of us can apply in our life to improve...more

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Mar 14, 2009 Bertcrabbe rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was a seriously interesting read. DaVinci was an amazing individual. Never been another like him. I mean, I know that's technically true of everyone, but he was really something unusual.

He not only dabbled in, but mastered several different disciplines including painting, sculpture and architecture. He built weapons (although none were ever used to injure another during his lifetime), designed the parachute and drew sketches that eventually helped to invent the helicopter.

Once, when hoping...more

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Feb 16, 2009 Mark rated it 2 of 5 stars

A lot of interesting ideas and exercises to build creativity, lateral thinking, and a balanced lifestyle, but really most of the time abusing the DaVinci metaphor to hawk the standard late 90's New Age yuppie fare and make it seem authentic, ancient and proven by giving it a fancy parchment wrapping. In that sense, not unlike noepaganism, but with a Renaissance theme. Gelb's parroting of many common falsehoods about the Middle Ages turned me off early in the introduction.

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About Michael J. Gelb

Michael J. Gelb, is the world’s leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development. He is a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, accelerated learning, and innovative leadership. Gelb leads seminars for organizations such as DuPont, Merck, Microsoft, Nike, Raytheon and YPO. He brings more than 30 years of experience as a professional speaker, s...more Michael J. Gelb, is the world’s leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development. He is a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, accelerated learning, and innovative leadership. Gelb leads seminars for organizations such as DuPont, Merck, Microsoft, Nike, Raytheon and YPO. He brings more than 30 years of experience as a professional speaker, seminar leader and organizational consultant to his diverse, international clientele.

Michael Gelb is the author of 12 books on creativity and innovation including the international best seller How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day. (1998) How to Think Like Leonardo has been translated into 25 languages and has appeared on the Washington Post, Amazon.com, and the New York Times best seller lists.

In 2007 Gelb released Innovate Like Edison: The Five Step System for Breakthrough Business Success, co-authored with Sarah Miller Caldicott, the great grand niece of Thomas Edison. As Professor Vijay Govindarajan, author of Ten Rules for Strategic Innovators noted, “This book is a must have for anyone who wants to turn creative ideas into profitable reality.”

In 1999, Michael Gelb won the Brain Trust Charity’s “Brain of the Year” award; others honorees include Prof. Stephen Hawking, Bill Gates, Garry Kasparov and Gene Rodenberry. In 2003, Michael was awarded a Batten Fellowship by the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business. Michael co-directs the acclaimed Leading Innovation Seminar at Darden with Professor James Clawson. Michael Gelb also serves as the Director of Creativity and Innovation Leadership for the Conscious Capitalism Institute.

A former professional juggler who once performed with the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan, Gelb introduced the idea of teaching juggling as a means to promote accelerated learning and team-building. He is the author of The 5 Keys to High Performance: Juggling Your Way to Success. A fourth degree black belt in the Japanese martial art of Aikido, Gelb is co-author with International Grandmaster Raymond Keene, of Samurai Chess: Mastering Strategic Thinking Through the Martial Art of the Mind. Michael Gelb is also a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique, (the method taught at The Julliard School for cultivating commanding stage presence), and the author of the classic work: Body Learning: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique. Michael’s 1988 release Present Yourself! Captivate Your Audience with Great Presentation Skills guides readers to develop the communication strategies they need to generate support for their innovative ideas.

Michael has also created many best selling audio programs, include: Mind Mapping: How to Liberate Your Natural Genius, Work Like Da Vinci: Gaining the Creative Advantage in Your Business and Career and The Spirit of Leonardo.

Michael Gelb’s passion for applying genius thinking to personal and organizational development is also expressed in his Harper Collins release (2002) Discover Your Genius: How To Think Like History’s Ten Most Revolutionary Minds.

His most recent book is Wine Drinking For Inspired Thinking: Uncork Your Creative Juices, offers a unique, original and very enjoyable approach to team building.

His next book, to be published in January 2012 by New World Library, is Brain Power: Improve Your Mind As You Age.

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