The Seven Da Vincian Principles
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Curiosita
Am I asking the right questions?
An Insatiably Curious Approach to Life and
an Unrelenting Quest for Continuous
Learning
“The desire to know is natural to
good men.”
- Leonardo Da Vinci
Dimostrazione
How can I develop my independence of thought?
How can I improve my ability to learn from my
mistakes and experiences?
A Commitment to Test Knowledge
through Experience, Persistence, and
a Willingness to Learn from Mistakes
Experience is the heart of wisdom.
Sensazione
What is my plan for sharpening my
senses as I age?
The Continual Refinement of
The Senses, Especially Sight,
As the Means to Enliven Experience
“All our knowledge has its origin in our
perception.”
-Leonardo Da Vinci
Sfumato
How can I strengthen my ability to hold
creative tension, to embrace the major
paradoxes of life?
(Literally “Going up in Smoke”)
A Willingness to Embrace Ambiguity,
Paradox, and Uncertainty.
Arte/Scienza
Am I balancing Arte and Scienza at home
and at work?
The Development of the Balance between
Science & Art, Logic & Imagination.
“Whole – Brain “ Thinking.
“Study the science of art and the art of science.”
-Leonardo Da Vinci
Corporalita
How can I nurture the balance
of body and mind?
The Cultivation of Grace,
Ambidexterity, Fitness, and Poise.
Connessionne
How do all the above elements fit together?
How does everything connect to everything else?
A Recognition of and Appreciation for the
Interconnectedness of all Things and
Phenomena.
Systems Thinking.