The "curse" isn't a lack of ability, but rather an abundance of it. According to Lospennato, those affected by the Da Vinci Curse often exhibit specific symptoms:
: Quitting a pursuit once it becomes difficult or requires deep, repetitive practice to maintain a positive self-perception of being "naturally gifted". The Solution: Life Design and Integration
: A deep-seated anxiety that choosing one path means "killing" all other versions of oneself.
: Bursts of intense interest in a new hobby or field that fade as soon as the basics are mastered.
The Da Vinci Curse: Turning Scattered Talent into a Unified Mission
