I've been reading the notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci.
If he were still alive, I'm pretty sure he'd have the most popular Substack on the Internet.
A few choice quotes:
On why you shouldn't work in isolation:
On the relationship between theory and practice:
On the virtues of seeking feedback:
On the importance of direct observation:
On the role of desire in learning:
On the necessity of rest:
Shall we end with some spice? 🌶'
On talent – or its occasional absence:
Thank you @elisadoucette for the nudge to actually pick up the source material and read his work directly.
This is the translation I've been reading:
amazon.com/Leonardos-Note…
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