Discover The Hidden Marvels: 100 Mind-Blowing And Surprising Facts About Leonardo Da Vinci That Will Inspire You Forever!

Fahri Karakas
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23 min readNov 11, 2023

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This evening, I wanted to unravel the enigmatic world of Leonardo da Vinci.

Born in 1452 in the Tuscan village of Vinci, Leonardo da Vinci was a prolific inventor who contributed to many disciples and sought to solve problems in many areas of life — his mind wandered across the arts, sciences, engineering, and humanities.

Michael J. Gelb explained Leonardo’s life and career principles in his book, How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day. He introduces 7 principles:

  • Curiosita: An insatiable curious approach to life and an unrelenting quest for continuous learning.
  • Dimonstrazione: A commitment to test knowledge through experience, persistence and a willingness to learn from past mistakes.
  • Sensazione: The continual refinement of the senses as the means to enliven experience.
  • Sfumato: The willingness to embrace ambiguity, paradox and uncertainty.
  • Arte/Scienza: The development of the balance between science and art, logic and imagination.
  • Corporalita: The cultivation of grace, ambidexterity, fitness, and poise. Maintaining a healthy body and…

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Fahri Karakas
Fahri Karakas

Written by Fahri Karakas

Associate Professor in Business & Leadership at University of East Anglia. Passionate about doodling, imagination, and creativity. Author of Self-Making Studio.

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