Unlocking Your Inner Da Vinci
Forget following the rules. Like Da Vinci, let curiosity be your guide. Learn how asking bold questions, observing hidden details, and connecting the dots can spark your next breakthrough. The Creator Economy is here—are you ready to thrive?
What Da Vinci Can Teach You About Thriving Today
7:00 am. You’re scrolling your phone.
Another list of things you’re “supposed” to do:
Build an audience.
Find your niche.
Master mindful productivity.
But here’s the truth:
The greatest creators don’t follow rules—they follow curiosity.
Leonardo da Vinci didn’t just work hard or stay focused.
He asked questions no one else thought to ask.
He studied deeply, connected boldly, and created fearlessly.
500 years later, his work still inspires us. Why?
Because Da Vinci mastered one principle that every creator today needs to thrive: curiosity.
Here’s how you can apply his genius to your own life:
Ask Better Questions
Da Vinci’s notebooks are filled with over 7,000 pages of ideas, sketches, and questions:
- “How do birds fly?”
- “Why is the sky blue?”
- “What does the tongue of a woodpecker look like?”
The lesson? Questions ignite genius.
Instead of asking, “How do I succeed fast?”
Try these:
“What can I learn here?”
“What’s a new way to see this problem?”
Start your day by writing down three questions.
Not to find answers—
but to expand your mind.
Observe the Hidden Details
Da Vinci spent hours studying the flow of water, the structure of muscles, and the patterns in nature.
He realized: Truth hides in details most people overlook.
Spend 10 minutes today observing something deeply:
A tree.
A problem you’ve been avoiding.
Even your own thoughts.
Because the more you see, the more you’ll understand.
Combine the Unrelated
Da Vinci never saw art, science, or engineering as separate.
His anatomy sketches made his paintings lifelike.
His flying machines borrowed from nature.
The magic? True creativity happens at intersections.
What disciplines can you combine?
What skills can you cross-pollinate?
Greatness isn’t about specializing—it’s about connecting.
Value Exploration Over Perfection
Da Vinci left many projects unfinished.
Not because he lacked discipline,
but because his devotion to exploration outweighed the need to “complete.”
Sometimes, moving on isn’t failure—it’s wisdom.
Focus on the journey,
not the end result.
Embrace the Curiosity Loop
Da Vinci’s creative process wasn’t random—it was a system:
- Curiosity: Ask bold questions.
- Observation: Study deeply and take notes.
- Experimentation: Test, fail, and refine.
- Connection: Apply lessons across fields.
This loop turned ideas into masterpieces.
You can use it, too.
Why This Matters in 2025?
We’re living in a new Renaissance: the Creator Economy.
The rules are being rewritten.
Your curiosity, your willingness to explore—these are your edges.
Leonardo reminds us:
- You don’t have to fit into one box.
- You don’t have to master just one thing.
- You can create your own way.
The greatest creations always start with a question.
So what’s yours?
Which principle resonates most with you? Hit reply—I’d love to hear!
Stay curious,
Pierre-Boris (Jodha Amrit Singh)
