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How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 153.35
EAN: 9780440508274
ISBN: 0440508274
Label: Dell
Manufacturer: Dell
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 336
Publication Date: February 08, 2000
Publisher: Dell
Release Date: February 08, 2000
Studio: Dell
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Editorial Review:
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 program recommended for "anyone who wants to experience a personal and professional Renaissance."
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 expand their minds to accomplish more than they ever thought possible, shows you how. Drawing on 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. With Da Vinci as your inspiration, you will discover an exhilarating new way of thinking. And 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 mindDrawing on Da Vinci's notebooks, inventions, and legendary works of art, acclaimed author Michael J. Gelb, introduces seven Da Vincian principles, the essential elements of genius, from curiosita, the insatiably curious approach to life, to connessione, the appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things. With Da Vinci as their inspiration, readers will discover an exhilarating new way of thinking. Step-by-step, through exercises and provocative lessons, anyone can harness the power and awesome wonder of their own genius, mastering such life-changing skills as problem solving, creative thinking, self-expression, goal setting and life balance, and harmonizing body and mind.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Great book, but has its downsides...
This book has a lot of great ideas. The exercises are wonderful and interesting. Overall, I found the book stimulating and I really got a lot out of it. For these reasons, I give the book 5 stars.
However, I do feel the need to point out that it was at times rather cheesy in its portrayal of da Vinci. Though I won't claim to be anywhere near an expert on the man himself, a lot of the things asserted in this book seemed to be conjecture, speculation and opinion. Those parts were very irritating ... Read More
Rating: - How to Live a Balanced and Fulfilling Life
A nice balance of history (what made da Vinci a genius) and practical tips on how you can build on the 7 aspects that we all naturally have to varying degrees of ability. The book puts into words and structure how to live your life more fully, which I think people naturally want. The book breaks each step into chapters and the author recommends that you read the book through fully before going through the exercises.
Rating: - quick, interesting, useful
a friend of mine found this book on the streets of san francisco, i got lured by the bold title, and here i am :)
.. and why not learn something from the maestro? the numerous (and fantastic) accounts-of and quotes-from leonardo da vinci make this book! the action-oriented "how might this help you" orientation makes for an easy and exciting read. there's a lot of interesting details about leonardo (he was a vegetarian..) and the renaissance period overall
the main content is ... Read More
Rating: - EXCELLENT Book!
This was one of the best books I have read in a while. Don't try to rush through this book, read a chapter then think about it. I would consider this a 'MUST HAVE' on anyone's book shelf who is interested in creativity and increasing their creativity. 'Nuff Said.
Leon
Rating:  - Sorry
Sorry I can't get interested in a book written by someone who obviously has not researched DaVincie.At best, his coverage of Da Vinci is superficial. the rest is made up. There should be a way to vet this kind of book before it's published.
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