Written on 7/22/2008 by Alex Shalman, creator of the Practical Personal Development blog.We all know that Sherlock Holmes is a famous fictional detective created by Arthur Conan Doyle in the late 19th century. Sherlock is brilliant in his use of deductive and abductive reasoning as well as his absolute keen attention for detail.Throughout the stories, Sherlock is portrayed as a man of profound wisdom, which is why we can call upon him now to learn about what it takes to live an exceptional life.