Elon Musk, Albert Einstein, and Leonardo da Vinci share a common attribute in their problem-solving approach: they were all visual thinkers. This is evidenced by a discussion at [00:36:00.000] to [00:36:29.000], where it's suggested that their ability to visualize concepts may stem from certain challenges they faced in childhood, such as dyslexia or being slow to learn to talk, which might have contributed to their strong visual thinking skills. This visual approach allowed them to understand complex concepts and innovate in their respective fields, as seen with Einstein's understanding of relativity and Da Vinci's multifaceted inventions.