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BEACH NOTES ... 3/31/2010 ... Ocean City, New Jersey
Occasional Book Review ... from Ocean City, New Jersey
 
I've read two very unique books by Michael J. Gelb, an innovator in the field of creative thinking and leadership development.  My background in public education - both teaching and administration connects me to these types of books.  The titles tend to be quite engaging as well:  HOW TO THINK LIKE LEONARDO Da VINCI (1998) which I read in March, 2000 and just decided to read again; and DISCOVER YOUR GENIUS:  How to Think Like History's Ten Most Revolutionary Minds (2002) which I read in October, 2006
It's not only a great history lesson, but a motivational tool that enables the interested party to branch out with a variety of followup exercises.  In fact, THE HOW TO THINK LIKE LEONARDO Da VINCI WORKBOOK is a companion volume to go into greater detail with followup exercises.  I did not get that book.
The first book by Gelb gives you a great introduction to the life of Leonardo with the remaining sections reviewing the "SevenDa Vincian Principles which are written in Italian:  "Curiosita" an unrelenting quest for continuous learning; "Dimostrazione" test knowledge through experience, persistence, and willingness to learn from mistakes;"Sensazione" refinement of ... more

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