Brian JohnsonChairman & Philosopher in Residence at Heroic

How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci by Michael Gelb (Heroic Wisdom Daily)

17 Dec 2025 · 1 min

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17 Dec 2025 · 1 min

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Brian Johnson (Heroic Wisdom Daily) gives a brief, actionable one-minute summary of Michael Gelb's How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: cultivate insatiable curiosity, sharpen your senses/awareness, embrace uncertainty, refine body and mind, and seek patterns across fields. The episode frames genius as a set of practiced habits rather than innate talent and ends with a call-to-action pointing listeners to the Philosopher's Notes and the Heroic app for deeper study.

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Hi, this is Brian. Welcome back to Heroic Wisdom Daily. Today's book how to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci by Michael Gelb. A fun and deeply practical guide to developing your full potential by adopting the timeless habits of one of history's greatest minds. One of my all time favorite books. Read it in 200025 years ago. I can vividly remember doing the exercises I talk about in the Philosopher's Note. Check out the notes for more. Here's your one minute summary. Be insatiably curious. Da Vinci asked bold questions and so can you. Curiosity drives creativity and lifelong learning. Sharpen your senses. Train your awareness. Clarity and insight come from noticing more deeply. Embrace uncertainty. Genius thrives in paradox. Be willing to explore, reflect and stay open. Refine your body and mind. Da Vinci believed physical vitality fuels mental brilliance. Move, breathe, recharge and connect the dots. Look for patterns across fields. Innovation lies at the intersection. Genius isn't born, it's built. So what? Da Vinci inspired habit. Will you practice today again? Check out the Philosopher's Notes on this great book for more wisdom in less time in the Heroic app.