As far as intelligence is concerned Da Vinci was the greatest genius of all times. His IQ test score estimated to be around 220.

Leonardo not only was a masterful artist and an open-minded scientist, but also as a markedly alluring and eloquent conversationalist with a light-hearted character and attractive appearance. He was the genius of geniuses.

Da Vinci himself said “Anyone who conducts and argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence, he is just using his memory”

Even today, 500 years since his existence, studying his traits uncover many secrets of success that hold true to those looking to follow suit and become modern day game changers.