da Vinci’s 7 Principles
Curiositá – An insatiably curious approach to life and an unrelenting quest for continuous learning.
Dimostrazione – A commitment to test knowledge through experience, persistance, and a willingness to learn from mistakes.
Sensazione – The continual refinement of the senses, especially sight, as the means to enliven experience.
Sfumato (Literally “Going up in smoke”) – A willingness to embrace ambiguity, paradox, and uncertainty.
Arte/Scienza – The development of the balance between science and art, logic and imagination. “Whole-Brain” thinking.
Corporalita – The cultivation of grace, ambidexterity, fitness, and poise.
Connessione – A recognition of and appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things and phenomena. Systems thinking.

(Via coolmel)