Napoleon possessed a rare combination of relentless ambition, an insatiable curiosity, and a mind that never stopped seeking an advantage; He was never the lazy type. Even with his insane intelligence, he was always looking to improve himself and gain more knowledge in preparation for future undertakings. For example, before a military campaign, Napoleon would literally study the location he was invading or operating. He would take the time to learn about the region’s culture, geography, and history; even studying past military campaigns in that same area as a means of avoiding mistakes previous leaders have made. Following up on that, Napoleon has always been an avid reader. Starting in his youth, he would pile up on subjects like science, philosophy, and of course history. He also particularly enjoyed reading the classics, studying and reading about the famed military commanders of the ancient world, such as Alexander the Great or Julius Caesar.