How To Be A Genius Like Leonardo Da Vinci

Who is the man?

Leonardo da Vinci was not merely a man; he was a monumental force of intellect and creativity, a being seemingly untethered by the constraints of his time. From his intricate anatomical sketches to the serene depths of the ‘Mona Lisa’s’ eyes, da Vinci’s work reflects a mind that operated on a plane few could ever fathom. He was a painter, a scientist, an inventor, and a polymath, his intellect stretching wide and embracing disciplines that spanned the spectrum of human knowledge. He was incessantly curious, never tamed by the boundaries of his era. In every brushstroke and diagram, I see an unparalleled blend of science and art, a harmony that has deeply reshaped my own perspective on life. Leonardo’s insatiable quest for understanding, and his relentless observation of the world around him, have inspired me to cultivate my own boundless curiosity and to approach life as an ever-unfolding canvas of possibilities. The rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside, the human body’s intricate mechanics, the play of light across a rippling river — these were the wellsprings of his inspiration. Indeed, our mind acts as a machine that processes the world through our five senses, culminating in unique creations that can either be beneficial or detrimental to it.

Da Vinci’s way of living vividly showcased his genius. He famously adopted an atypical sleep rhythm (he adopted the Uberman cycle, where he took brief 20-minute naps approximately every 4 hours, totaling just two hours of sleep daily)…