How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Everyday [Paperback]

Here's a personal growth guidebook that's won the admiration and recommendation of Ted Hughes, Poet Laureate of England. He calls this "a brilliant, practical guide to awakening and training our vast, unused resources of intelligence and ability." Author Michael Gelb, founder of High Performance Learning and consultant for companies including AT&T and National Public Radio, says that we all can unlock the "da Vincian" genius inside us. Gelb says there are seven critical principles that need to be followed for success, whether you're learning a new language, studying to be a gourmet chef, or just hoping to be more effective on the job:

• Curiosita: An insatiably curious approach to life.
• Dimonstratzione: A commitment to test knowledge through experience.
• Sensazione: The continual refinement of the senses, especially sight, as the means to clarify experience.
• Sfumato: A willingness to embrace ambiguity, paradox, and uncertainty.
• Arte/Scienza: The development of the balance between science and art, logic and imagination ("whole-brain thinking").
• Corporalita: The cultivation of ambidexterity, fitness, and poise.
• Connessione: A recognition and appreciation for the connectedness of all things and phenomena; "systems thinking".

Gelb discusses each of these principles in relation to what da Vinci accomplished, thereby giving this book a built-in history lesson. The illustrations from the master's work and time add a nice warmth to the work. As the president of NPR said after working with Gelb, this is a programme recommended for "anyone who wants to experience a personal and professional renaissance". --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

‘Buy it. Read it. Live it!’ TONY BUZAN

‘By capturing the very essence of Da Vinci’s life and genius- the seeming 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

‘A brilliant and practical guide to awakening and training our vast, unused resources of intelligence and ability… Get this book and stick with it.’ TED HUGHES

New edition, including a new introduction by the author, of this inspiring guide to developing your full potential. A perfect buy for the business market as well as those wishing to explore their power of their brain, this book shows you how to imitate Leonardo Da Vinci’s thought processes and so enhance your aptitude in every area of your life.

Learn how to fulfill your true potential by developing the thought processes used by Renaissance master Leonardo Da Vinci. Simply by imitating his insatiable quest for information and experience, we can all enhance our own aptitude in all facets of our lives.

Michael Gelb discusses the seven fundamental elements of Da Vinci’s thought process and offers practical ways to incorporate them into our own lives. The techniques outlined in the book help readers to develop the same traits of whole-brain thinking, creative problem solving and continuous learning, all of which are vital in today’s world.

Numerous exercises, anecdotes and illustrations help readers to master these techniques and create a personal and professional renaissance of their very own.

Painter, sculptor, scientist, architect and visionary – Leonardo Da Vinci's genius knew no bounds. From creating masterpieces such as the 'Mona Lisa' to carrying out pioneering work in comparative anatomy, aviation design, modern botanical science, optics and mechanics, Leonardo Da Vinci was the ultimate Renaissance man. What was his secret?

According to accelerated learning expert Michael Gelb, the essence of Da Vinci's genius was his continuous quest for learning and his ability to learn from mistakes. In keeping with the Renaissance spirit, Da Vinci challenged fundamental assumptions and preconceptions and tested his beliefs with experience. It is that spirit which will inspire you to read his book.

In this truly inspiring handbook, Da Vinci's life and work serve as a practical guide on how we can achieve our full potential. In examining the seven essential aspects of Da Vinci's thought process, Michael Gelb shows us how to develop the same traits of whole brain thinking, creative problem solving and continuous learning. By developing our own insatiable quest for information and experience, we can learn to enhance our aptitude in every area of our lives. Numerous exercises, anecdotes and more than 45 illustrations help readers to master these techniques and create personal and professional renaissance of their very own.

Michael Gelb is an internationally acclaimed leader in the fields of creative thinking and accelerated learning. His company High Performance Learning conducts seminars for numerous blue-chip companies as well as many small businesses. He is the author of 'Thinking for a Change, Mind Mapping, Samurai Chess' and 'Body Learning' and is co-author with Tony Buzan of 'Lessons from the Art of Juggling'.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Michael Gelb is an internationally renowned author, speaker and consultant who runs workshops, seminars and consultancy projects for companies and organisations such as BP, IBM, FBI and Microsoft. His bestselling books include Lessons from the Art of Juggling, Thinking for a Change, Samurai Chess and Body Learning. He has also written and read successful audio programmes such as Mindmapping: How to Liberate Your Natural Genius and Power Speaking.