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Summary of How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci 

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Do you want to uncover your hidden abilities, sharpen your senses, and liberate your unique intelligence? If yes, “How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci” by Michael J. Gelb is the right book for you. In this book, Michael J. Gelb, a renowned author who has helped many people expand their minds to achieve more than they ever thought possible, shows you how. Drawing on the legendary works of Leanardo da Vinci, Gelb introduces seven essential elements of Da Vinci's genius. With one of the greatest geniuses of all time as your inspiration, you will discover an exhilarating new way of thinking and learn to harness the power of your own genius.

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Intelligence isn’t genetically fixed; you have virtually unlimited potential for learning and creativity

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Leonardo da Vinci is widely believed to be the greatest genius of all time. In his days, Da Vinci was simultaneously a renowned artist, architect, scientist, cook, musician, mathematician, inventor, anatomist, geologist, astronomer, cartographer, botanist, historian, and writer. He excelled across multiple disciplines and created concepts that are still of great influence today in the categories of art, science, military, and engineering.

Fortunately, Da Vinci's genius is not something that is beyond the reach of each and every one of us. According to Michael Gelb, the human brain is capable of doing much more than we believe it can.
Each of us is gifted with unlimited potential for learning and creativity.
Contrary to what was once believed, intelligence isn't static and immutable. Our IQ isn't genetically fixed and predetermined before birth. A study conducted by Bernard Devlin revealed that genes account for no more than 48 % of IQ. 52% of it is a function of prenatal care, environment, and education.
Your brain is capable of much more than you think. ~ Michael Gelb
Recent psychological study has unveiled startling truths about the extent of your potential. Your brain is more multidimensional and flexible than any supercomputer. It can make an unlimited number of synaptic connections or potential patterns of thought.
The brain can learn seven facts per second, each second, for the rest of your life and still have enough room to learn more.
Leonardo da Vinci had a very specific approach to life that anyone can learn. In this summary, we will highlight the seven key areas that shaped Da Vinci's genius and show you how you can apply them in your daily activities for self-improvement.
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Curiosità: have an insatiably curious approach to life and never stop learning

The first element of Leonardo da Vinci's genius is what Michael Gelb calls Curiosità — an insatiable curious approach to life and unrelenting quest for continuous learning.
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Dimostrazione: Commit to testing your knowledge through experience and be willing to learn from mistakes

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Sensazione: to enliven your experience, you must continually refine your senses

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Sfumato: increase your tolerance for ambiguity, paradox, and uncertainty

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Arte/Scienza: counterbalance logic and imagination with science and art

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Corporalitá: cultivate fitness, grace, ambidexterity, and poise

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Connessione: learn to recognize and appreciate the interconnectedness of all things and phenomena

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