Book description
This work offers a summary of the book "HOW TO THINK LIKE LEONARDO
DA VINCI: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day" by Michael J. Gelb.
Leonardo da Vinci was undoubtedly a genius in both the arts and the
sciences, achieving feats in both arenas that are still astonishing
today. However, by analyzing his life and work it's possible to see that
a lot of his accomplishments were the result of practical, day-to-day
measures, and the right mindset. The Renaissance was one of the most
creative, and technologically exciting in history; the modern era is
also characterized with technological breakthroughs and innovation. Gelb
argues persuasively that, therefore, it is appropriate to look to Da
Vinci for hints and clues on how to manage change creatively and
productively. He guides the reader through Da Vinci's philosophy on life
and work, from Curiosita (The Quest for Continuous Learning), to,
amongst others, Sfumato (Be Comfortable With Ambiguity) and
Dimostrazione (Test Knowledge through Practical Experience). Gelb takes
each idea and explains how to implement them into your business life:
for example, set a theme for a day, contemplate and write about that
theme to come up with goals. Incorporate the phrase "What
if….?" into your business strategy. This book shows compellingly
that the combination of logical thought and creativity can be extremely
powerful.
