I Tried Leonardo Da Vinci's Productive Daily Routine

[@Patchy]

Thought I would try out another 'famous' daily routine. Hope you all enjoy it. Also, thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring. To get NordVPN's 2 year plan + 4 months free, go to: nordvpn.com/patchy It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!

[@willimina362]

Junior was so cute in this video!!! ❤ As for sleep, I get 8-9 hours of sleep and I feel horrible if I get less than 8 for sure!

[@Hiruma312]

for taking a shot from above, do you use tripod or what? what does Junior eat, she looks like a furry baloon to me.

[@eetadakimasu]

I think someone pretending to be you messaged me in the comments

[@ladyjane5401]

@@eetadakimasu Same here

[@eetadakimasu]

@@ladyjane5401 I reported it as spam, I didn't know what else to do, 😔

[@jen....]

I saw one of Da Vinci's note books at a big exhibition in London a few years ago. Even though there were rooms and rooms of his art and designs on display, the (small!) notebook really stood out to me and humanised him. He's so legendary that it's hard to remember he was a real man. This was a really great video - thanks.

[@biddydibdab9180]

I think you and your sidekick Junior could give any comedian a run for his money. Love love love the art, the history lesson and, of course, the video.

[@Patchy]

Thank you!! :)

[@fozziebear888]

Junior would steal the spotlight He needs his own KZbin channel. The adventures of Scotland's most cutest Kitty 😺😻!

[@herbertrieger1595]

By the way, how much sleep does Junior need?

[@rebeccacarlson9166]

​@@herbertrieger1595 Junior probably lives his life opposite of DaVinci's - 4 hours of sleep, 20 minutes awake😂

[@thebeaglebeagle]

You are good at this because of your calm, direct delivery, with layered self-awareness and humor. You can make any kind of videos. Keep up the good work. P.S. I recommend "feed two birds with one scone" instead of "kill two birds with one stone". Less violent. And--scones.

[@bethduffey247]

I found myself wondering how you came to know so much about Da Vinci’s daily routine. You sure have more patience than me, especially writing backward with your non-dominant hand. That was impressive! Your videos are always interesting, thought-provoking, and entertaining. Kudos!

[@earth2jennyl]

No way on the art failing bit. Your Mona is awesome! I thought it was gonna be terrible based on what you always say, and then I was laughing so hard because she looked so good and you were making the patch!!! You are so clever and creative and funny. What a joy this video was. Glad you went to sleep too!😊

[@oneseeker2]

He gets so much done, great voice, appears successful in many ways, I don't think he gives himself respectful credits! I loved his art piece, loved it.

[@d14551]

I think the second option is far more likely: 20 minute breaks throughout the day and then extended sleep at night.

[@annhill4164]

Not sure if you read about Da Vinci's early years when he worked as a food influencer and wedding planner. His stepdad was a pastry chef who got him into it. One of his inventions was a giraffe-inspired nutcracker so I think you really were channelling the spirit of Leonardo with the inspo for the Alligrator. He also had a quite a marzipan addiction as a young man, and all his earliest sculpting was done with it, until his clients and rats kept eating his work so he had to switch to clay. So I think the Bakewell Slice as his favourite Mr. Kipling might also be genuine otherwordly guidance 👀 He left a diary called the Kitchen Notebooks of Leo da V, which had a chapter called "The Machines I Have Yet to Design for my Kitchen” about 500 years before people wrote cookbooks, so I wanna check it out now to see if the Alligator is there in 🐊

[@carolynloughran5450]

Inspo? 🙄

[@diyardley5213]

I adore your wry sense of humour! Your videos are a must-watch, every time I get a notification a big smile comes across my face. Keep up the good work!

[@bonniepwtf]

I'm left handed & a complete disaster at art 🎨. Your Mona Lisa was better than I could of done. The kitchen in your home is one of my favorite spots to see, such a lovely, peaceful home.

[@jemma50]

Ah George, you do make me laugh! lol Thank you for another lighthearted video. I particularly loved the scenery when you were getting your daily exercise. Absolutely gorgeous! You are so blessed to live in such a beautiful place. ♥

[@BauhausGothic]

Your vlogs are so pure, minimalistic and arty... Love it! ❤

[@AndrewKNI]

A thought provoking video George with some art thrown in too 🙂 I can relate to mood plummeting when inactive. I'm definitely convinced that movement and the outdoors is the secret weapon (most of the time) to feeling good.

[@Patchy]

Cheers Andrew! And definitely. Makes such a big difference getting out and about.

[@kristywhited8857]

With 7 hours of sleep, I could see how breaking the remaining waking hours into 4-hour blocks with 20 minute naps could equal 24. But I hate napping during the day. It doesn't make me more productive, it just messes me up.....badly. My friend calls them "power naps" and she loves them. I guess we're not all wired the same.

[@Dynan117]

Same here. I feel terrible after napping during the day. I've banned them lol.

[@magn630]

You had me cracking up throughout the video, especially the "don't want any weirdo's out there gettin' a free show" 😅🤣 I liked your redhead Mona Lisa and thank you for clarifying which one was Da Vinci's 😅 I'm old so I only need 4-5 hrs of sleep You know 50% of us that watched this will be trying to write backwards at least once right?

[@steffimoreau6787]

Your voice is so warm and soothing, you should consider making audiobooks! And I love the style of your videos!

[@DanaQuinn88]

Watching you cook is strangely soothing 😌 ☺️

[@midgeman90]

The script for this video was absolutely on point - it deserves more recognition. Very funny!

[@anastasia10017]

the heart on the side of your cat is just so cute !!

[@lamerubbsih]

I just gotta say that I really love your videos! They give me some sort of peace of mind. Thank you so much for your time and for presenting us, every time, with such cool, funny and sweet videos. You and Junior are the best!

[@julianolan2860]

Thank you George for a delightful attempt at the Big Man! I could barely find a difference between your version of the ML and Leonardo;)) I agree with you about the naps. Remember that in the Renaissance people could not stay up all night without without lots of very expensive candles. There was no street lighting or Central heating. It was easy to do a bit of star gazing early and then to bed. Also Italians still have day time rests. Warmest greetings from an Australian Gran.

[@eetadakimasu]

Now I want an alligrator😂 I like your theory about him sleeping normally, then napping, and I think that science is behind you! I need at least 8 hours to function well! Really enjoyed this video!

[@cecillec2331]

Thank you for making me smile and laugh, George.

[@CarolineOceanaRyan999]

You've done Leo proud, GD! Loved the sheep, and Junior's judgments on your cooking style. And I thought your rendering of the Mona Lisa was a brilliant modernist retread. Nice one! 🤓

[@martias.1210]

Love the whole video. So enjoyed the beautiful countryside footage that you included. Love it! Thank you for taking us along with you on your bike ride. So relaxing, quiet and enjoyable. I Love Junior! ❤ So of course getting to see Junior in most everything you do makes me happy. :)) Thank you for sharing with all of us. Take good care of yourself George and please give Junior a hung.

[@npflaum]

This was a delight. Give Junior and extra snuggle for me please, I miss having a cat around.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

It’s so nice to see you continue this series. I really liked the Albert Einstein one.

[@CattVanDo]

That was the most graceful segway into your sponsor that I have ever seen. Well done!

[@Godsloveministree]

I just love your voice and the vibe your videos all have so much!!! So peaceful! 😩

[@TJMiller86]

I just love your channel! Sense of humor, top notch! Your videos always make me feel relaxed too. I think it's the narration, and scenery. 😊

[@claudiarusso6702]

I love Junior!! He is like "this is so boring watching you cook!!" So cute!!! But I definitely enjoyed your vlog George! Now I'm going to make the potato and leek soup!! Thank you!👏👏👏👏👏😻

[@judylapointe3507]

Thanks! GREAT VIDEO.

[@Patchy]

Thank you so much Judy! Very kind of you! ❤️

[@ljay7920]

I love your videos. Your humour is perfect and you pick interesting topics. Thanks!

[@Patchy]

Thank you! :)

[@SallyT269]

This video is hilariously awesome, George!

[@bonnies9861]

Your sense of humor gets me every single time ~ you are such a breath of fresh air!!!! Nope, I do not htink anyone could survive on 2 hours of sleep a night ~ I used to work with a fellow who only slept 4 hours a night....hmmm, I wonder if he is still with us??? I "sleep" 9-10 hours a night ~ it's in quotations because I get up a lot to pee.....so, who knows how much sleep I get! Thanks for the video George ~ it's always great to see you! Have a wonderful day. I love you.

[@rebeccacarlson9166]

Patchy!! 💕I loved this video!! You have such a great sense of humor. I was totally entertained and sad when the video ended. 🙋🏼‍♀️and now its time for me to go to 😴

[@adamMovieshd00]

He finally changed his channel profile picture 🖼️ Love it btw 🥰

[@MD-wk3gj]

Your use of the video with Michael Scott eating his breakfast in the background of your video is creative genius sir. Well done.

[@Patchy]

😎

[@cartoonygothica]

That was cool. Coincidentally, I'm left-handed too. I liked the cartoony face you drew on your recreation of the Mona Lisa. I try to get 7-8 hours of sleep a night, sometimes with a nap or two.

[@PeterCleveland-n1t]

Wish I slept deeper or longer but I don’t obsess about it. Usually I am in bed from about 9:00-4:00 a.m. , minus using the restroom once. I love the time from 4:00-7:00 when the rest of the family arises. I try to take a nap after lunch but rarely can sleep more than a half hour. Maybe I need your sleep mask? Love this video. Carole

[@moabkibler1028]

It's always a pleasure to watch your videos, always interesting and relaxing because of your voice. keep up the great work ❤

[@LordManhattan]

Perfect timing! I need to get up in five hours for work, and this is the perfect relaxing content that I need 🛌

[@ShayBK]

Your videos are always a real treat to watch. Btw, does Jr know that you were out petting other critters! 😁

[@PokhrajRoy.]

2:31 You say you’re bad at art but this is really good 👏🏽

[@DavidMCheney]

Thank you George. I love your sense of humor. One minor note, I find that sleeping too much can be just as draining as sleeping too little.

[@michaelconeys3843]

Great fun video episode, Patchy. I really enjoy your channel. Please keep up the great work. May Gob bless you and your family always in your life journey.

[@lmread7122]

Your Mona Lisa is ace! I was listening to the “You’re Dead To Me” podcast episode on Leonardo last night. I assumed when they were discussing his handwriting and said he wrote back to front that they meant he wrote from right to left on the page and not actually wrote the words backwards. That’s nuts if he actually did that! He would have had to get more than 2 hours sleep a day, surely? Loved Junior’s wee yawn. And…you taught me how to chop leeks properly. 👍🏻😊😁

[@cliveroulstone9366]

Love your sense of humour

[@brin9987]

Loving your dry jokes in this one, makes me smile :-)

[@baay81]

Junior watching over the proceedings on the counter is the best :)

[@Sessa.]

I enjoy these "daily routine" vids! 😊

[@Patchy]

Glad to hear it :)

[@corinnecoombs2956]

Brilliant. So well done. I think id do the same re the sleep bit.

[@guinevere6]

I really like the Alligrater idea. I think it is a winner 🐊

[@alexmiles40]

Good video. Yes, you need 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep. The heart/lungs need to rest! I love seeing Junior-such a sweetie 😺

[@ddkeech1]

You have a Great sense of humor George! Great video. Love seeing that cute pie Junior♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@DavidSuttoninSpain]

Your painting made me confused about which was the real one and which was the fake, and then you made me smile with the "Godfather" film that was a real cartoon of a show. Still, you made my evening, thank you, George.

[@jekalambert9412]

Thanks for making me laugh. I love your sense of humor and I love your cat. I wanted to respond that I'm someone with variable sleep needs meaning I can go for days/months with little or no sleep, and at other times, I sleep 8 or more hours per night. I've never been diagnosed with any form of mental illness. I've been self employed for over 30 years. I do not take drugs - recreational or prescription, but something very interesting happened to me while living in a very rural area (off grid, catchment water, no TV, radio or internet) on Big Island in Hawaii. I meditated a lot and only ate organic mostly vegetarian foods. During the 2 years I lived on Big Island, I averaged 2 hours of sleep per night and never took naps. I was fit, healthy, happy and mentally alert. As soon as I returned to "civilization", I required more sleep. I'm guessing that without the stress, electromagnetic pollution and chemicals so persistent in "normal" culture, my body needed less time to recover, thus I needed less sleep. Perhaps this explains how Da Vinci thrived on 2 hours of sleep + naps.

[@nathaliedasilva555]

Really enjoyed this video - so entertaining! I liked your Mona Lisa the best!LOL That Aligrator idea is brilliant 🤣I'm 60 and I do a lot of road cycling, mountain biking and walking and I work full time so I find a good 8 hours is essential for optimum performance.

[@marilynmaker5942]

George, you never cease to amaze me and make me laugh! Great video. I have a Mona Lisa print on my wall. I love that you can pet sheep! 🥰

[@suzieriederer9235]

Love your sense of humor 😀

[@marshaparsons6515]

That was so interesting and so funny. I appreciate you calling out which was Da Vinci's Mona Lisa for those of us with an untrained eye. I don't believe anyone can function with 2 hours of sleep per day. I think it must have been lost in translation. Thanks for the fun!

[@joy2bme]

My second son is ambidextrous. When he was small he used to write backward like Leonardo with his left hand. Then he would switch the pencil to his right hand and write the correct way. I would get whole pages with the lines going every which way, because he would just change hands as one got tired of writing. He finally settled on writing with his left hand and doing more mechanical type things with his right hand.

[@Nyx773]

That was one smooth segue into the sponsorship. I saw it coming, but still smooth. Your drawing is tremendously better than anything I could have done. I'm about to see a 6th doctor for insomnia. Without meds, I can only sleep 4 hours max. With the minimum dose of medicine, I am foggy-headed during the day (which then leads to me feeling bad about myself for not getting anything done. Therefore, I'm currently taking 1/8-1/4 of a 25 mg orange tablet and that gives me at least 6 hours of sleep (I won't say which med, but anyone who is taking it will know)

[@Patchy]

Haha thank you! Aw wow sorry to hear that. Really hope you find a resolution for your troubles.

[@belindawallace5203]

I don’t sleep well at all, I averaged around 4.5 hours a night last week and only about 3.5 hours the week before, I don’t function very well so I’m pretty sure that DaVinci must have slept well at night too. I now have a hankering for leek and potato soup but sadly only have ingredients for spiced carrot soup 😂 I really don’t blame you for hiding your feet on the video, one of my friends got some very weird messages on instagram after posting a photo of her foot in a splint after breaking her ankle!

[@jimh8713]

good stuff as always! you are a comedic genius. I find something to laugh about in every video. excited for more house vids.

[@doloresgiorgi5022]

Great fun video George! Also, your drawing was pretty good! Greetings from Sacramento, California 👋🏼

[@AppalachianSammie]

I actually have an old 1800's dated cook book my grandmother gave me called "Housekeeping in old Virginia" I have an old recipe for bread to make out of the yeast and I have an old recipe for a Sally Lund bun I'll write it down for yah and you can decide if you wanna try and make it since you love to bake. Sally-Lunn bread: 1 quart of flour 1 teaspoon full of salt 1 tablespoon full of white sugar Rub in a heaping tablespoonful of butter and lard in equal parts then rub in an Irish potato, mashed fine half a teacup of yeast 3 eggs well beaten make up the dough to the consistency of light bread dough. with warm water in winter, and cold in summer. Knead half an hour. When it has risen light, handle lightly, put into a cake mould and bake without a second kneading. now if you can understand those fancy talking instructions have fun baking! lol!

[@AngelavengerL]

Love your dry sense of humor. The pasta and soup looked really delicious and made me hungry. The lambys were sooo cute! I think he probably slept a normal amount and had naps. 2 hours of sleep is really unhealthy.

[@lunarmodule7802]

Your videos are a joy and I appreciate your sense of humor so much. I loved your Mona Lisa, and as an artist I encourage you to create such things freely. Who knows, maybe you can produce an artsy cook book mash up one day. 😉 I find I need a good 8 hours of sleep, and as I've aged I find a little afternoon nap to work wonders for me. Thank you for your delightful videos!

[@sbaumgartner9848]

George, I bet someone wants to buy your version of Ms. Mona Lisa. BTW she wasn't Scottish so the red hair doesn't quite work. I hope your leek and potato soup was good. One way to reduce spilling the cut veg all of the stove is to cut the veg up on a flexible light plastic cutting mat (available at Dollar type stores) and a bench scraper (used for bread making and scooping up ingredients off a counter). The cutting mat bends easily so it's easier to transfer food to a pot, or you can help guide it in using a steel or plastic bench scraper. Lee Yuan Kew was the first Prime Minister of Singapore and is considered the father of modern Singapore; he also was bad at art, so he developed his communication skills instead. He turned swampy poor Singapore into a first-world amazing city/state in 25 years!

[@ladyjane5401]

I enjoyed this video. 😊 And the soup looks yummy! I need your recipe! For real!

[@Never_Know_Best]

“I don’t want any weirdos getting a free show” Lolol fair enough

[@steveroberts1861]

If I am in a rut I have often had a 17 minute nap and it does a nice reset

[@ccc-pj9xg]

Love your videos, George. You are doing a wonderful job of putting Scotland on the map.

[@blackforestwanderer]

Please George, we need a printable of that Mona Lisa of yours 😂!

[@Jeanean61TX]

I love the clarity and definition of your videos. They’re so pleasing to the eye. I love your soothing voice and accent as well. Our Texas accents are far different from yours. *sigh* 😂

[@eileenloughney2946]

I really enjoy your humor! Thank you!

[@jreifsnyder2225]

I agree Da Vinci slept a regular night sleep, then had naps between tasks

[@adriant4200]

Been enjoying the routine videos, do more

[@beckyp9700]

Awesome video! I can agree that Da Vinci was built very differently than most other humans of any time frame. I find it very interesting that you not only wish to try their ideas, but that you actually found these things. You never know if something will work for you until you try it. I hope you do not mind if I join you on your journey. Junior seems to think you are an odd ball. I think that is a very high compliment. Thank you for sharing your world. See you in the next one.

[@larhumba4233]

Very entertaining! Lovely scenery outside. 😊

[@sharonb529]

Such great information - thank you for sharing! Also congratulations! Very happy for you that you are able to love your job😊

[@sharonb529]

Sorry this was meant for one of your other videos 🙄 Nevertheless the sentiment’s the same!

[@MyThinkingJournal11]

Thank you George. I am enjoying your videos very much.

[@lovelyskull3483]

Loved your Mona Lisa.

[@mondfalkin3781]

I was visiting Vinci in Italy and saw his birth house. There is a little museum there. I can recommend it, it is a stunning place, beautiful hills with old olive trees...

[@Patchy]

Aw that sounds lovely. Never been to Italy but would quite like to go someday.

[@poodlegirl55]

I liked your version!! I'm with you George, I need eight hours of sleep. One side benefit is I am 67 and don't have wrinkles yet.

[@mykalmcb]

This was very funny. Good work Geonardo!

[@carolynm.8868]

George, your dry humor is hilarious. I don’t believe Da Vinci functioned on 2 hours of sleep. I need 8 hrs. What did you put in your soup other than leeks and potatoes ? What kind of broth and seasoning ? Thank you.

[@johnpaulhit1207]

Your house is everything love it

[@nodice8312]

Great! Such a nice video george..thank you..i wonder if it is true..the sleep patterns? It just does not seem possible...i truely appreciate who you are!❤

[@susymurillo5758]

You have a wonderful sense of humor

[@KingsMom831]

Here for it!❤

[@Patchy]

😄

[@duncanfrere2656]

Perhaps if, like DaVinci, you arrayed yourself in the highest quality hand-made clothing as you go through your daily routine! DaVinci is described by others as being glamorously handsome, striding through the streets of the cities in which he lived in signature rose-colored capes, which, along with his reputation as a genius familiar with kings and popes, surely gave him quite the air. Thusly arrayed, you could part the crowded aisles of the village supermarket, casting your cape aside to grab a pack of Mr. Kiplings, as fellow citizens cast a knowing eye your way.

[@Rutterdarling]

Your videos and voice are soothing

[@streaming5332]

I only did art for a year, after that it wasn't available to the academic stream. I give up, which is the real Mona Lisa.

[@patdowney4984]

Another relaxing video x

[@DixonBeats]

"he was a big animal lover, so I decided to kill 2 birds with 1 stone" 😰

[@cricketmcclure3458]

ROFL . . . beep! and artwork . . . you are soooo trippy! THANX

[@nanette8260]

George, new subscriber and enjoying your videos. Looking forward to discover your past posting and following your new.

[@jmk1962]

I am ambidexterous amd my writing looks virtually identical on both hands but my right hand is quicker so I use it more. It's very handy when painting because when one hand gets tired, I just switch hands and keep going.