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How To Think Like History’s Greatest Genius - Michael Gelb
@ Chris Williamson
12/13/24
Takeaways
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Michael Gelb
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Thinking like Leonardo da Vinci allows us to tap into our phenomenal unlimited potential and utilize our incredible brains effectively.
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Michael Gelb
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Leonardo da Vinci was charming, funny, and elegant, often dressing in the finest clothes, which helped him connect with high-level patrons throughout his career.
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Michael Gelb
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Leonardo's artistic endeavors were not secondary; he integrated art and science as ways to explore truth, beauty, and goodness, reflecting his passionate curiosity about the nature of existence.
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Michael Gelb
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The integration of art and science in Leonardo's work exemplifies the harmony of creativity and critical thinking, which can lead to profound insights and innovations.
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Michael Gelb
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Leonardo's dark side included a struggle with self-doubt and a tendency not to finish projects, as he often sought perfection and felt he was competing with God rather than other artists.
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Michael Gelb
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The contrast between light and dark in Leonardo's artwork symbolizes the balance of different aspects of life, reflecting the complexity of human experience and creativity. In the darkest times of life, having a higher purpose can guide you through difficulties, as Leonardo da Vinci suggested by navigating towards a star.
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Michael Gelb
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Leonardo's notebooks contain instructions on how to think creatively and utilize one's potential, encouraging a Renaissance of curiosity and questioning in our lives.
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Michael Gelb
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Leonardo believed that men of genius sometimes work best when they work least, emphasizing the importance of oscillation between intense work and taking breaks to allow ideas to develop.
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Michael Gelb
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Curiosità, or genuine curiosity, is essential for thinking like Leonardo; it involves a childlike desire to ask questions and seek deeper understanding rather than just accepting answers.
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Michael Gelb
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Demonstration through personal experience is crucial; don't accept information just because an authority figure says it, but critically evaluate and test it yourself.
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Michael Gelb
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To foster creativity, it's important to oscillate between being open and playful in questioning and being skeptical and critical in evaluating responses.
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Michael Gelb
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Leonardo's approach to life included enjoying the present moment, savoring experiences without future regrets, which is essential for a fulfilling life.
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Michael Gelb
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Leonardo da Vinci emphasized the importance of sharpening your senses, advocating for conscious sensory awareness to appreciate the beauty around us.
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Michael Gelb
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To cultivate creativity, one should engage in comparative tasting or experiences, as it enhances sensory awareness and enjoyment.
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Michael Gelb
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Leonardo's principle of 'Sfumato' reflects the ability to embrace ambiguity and the unknown, which is a hallmark of highly creative individuals.
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Michael Gelb
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Integrating art and science, as Leonardo did, involves combining logic and imagination to enhance creativity and problem-solving.
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Michael Gelb
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Mind mapping, inspired by Leonardo's notebooks, is a practical method for integrating art and science, enhancing creativity and organization.
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Michael Gelb
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Leonardo believed in maintaining a balance between body and mind, emphasizing the importance of health, cheerfulness, and a wholesome diet.
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Michael Gelb
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Leonardo's grace and poise in movement were so remarkable that people would gather just to watch him walk, highlighting the importance of physical presence.
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Michael Gelb
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Everything connects to everything else, a principle Leonardo noted, encourages systems thinking to understand relationships and consequences in our actions.