I have been glimpsing through this interesting book by Michael Gelb who studied Leonardo Davinci's writings and found 7 key principles behind what made Davinci the genius he was. Below is his list.
- Curiosità: An insatiably curious approach to life and an unrelenting quest for continuous learning.
- Dimostrazione: A commitment to test knowledge through experience, persistence, and a willingness to learn from mistakes.
- Sensazione: The continual refinement of the senses, especially sight, as the means to enliven experience.
- Sfumato: 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.
- Corporalitá: The cultivation of grace, ambidexterity, fitness, and poise.
- Connessione: A recognition of and appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things and phenomena. Systems thinking.
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*Which one of these seven habits can you work on this month???
Want to have ideas of how....try some of the self-assessments and activities from his book. The book has been outlined in an interactive online mind-map so you can find which you are interested in. Mind mapping is awesome! Click on the link above to try the mind map.
*Paul and I did the Curiosity 1st activity that is to jot down 100 questions that come to your mind as fast as you can. Then you go through them and find what common themes are. And narrow down your ten most important questions. IT was a fun activity.
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Curiosita
ü I keep a journal or notebook
to record my insights and questions
ü I take adequate time for
contemplation and reflection
ü I am always learning
something new
ü When I am faced with an
important decision, I actively seek our different perspectives
ü I am a voracious reader
ü I learn from little children
ü I am skilled at identifying
and solving problems
ü My friends would describe me
as open-minded and curious
ü When I hear or read a new
word or phrase I look it up and make note of it
ü I know a lot about other cultures
and am always learning more
ü I know or am involved in
learning a language other than my native tongue
ü I solicit feedback from my
friends and relations and colleagues
ü I love learning
Dimostrazione
ü I am willing to acknowledge
my mistakes
ü My closest friends would
agree that I am willing to acknowledge my mistakes
ü I learn from my mistakes and
rarely make the same one twice
ü I question “conventional
wisdom” and authority
ü When a celebrity I admire
endorses a product, I am more likely to buy it
ü I can articulate my most
fundamental beliefs and the reasons I hold them
ü I have changed a deeply held
belief because of practical experience
ü I persevere in the face of
obstacles
ü I view adversity as an
opportunity for growth
ü I am sometimes susceptible to
superstition
ü In considering new ideas my
friends say that I’m: a)gullible/”new-agey”, b) close-minded cynic, or c) open-minded
skeptic
Sensazione
ü I am sensitive to color
harmonies and clashes
ü I know the color of all my
friends’ eyes
ü I look out into the far
horizon and up to the sky at least once a day
ü I am good at describing a
scene in detail
ü I like doodling and drawing
ü Friends would describe me as
alert
ü I am sensitive to subtle
changes in lighting
ü I can picture things clearly
in my mind’s eye
Sfumato
ü I am comfortable with
ambiguity
ü I am attuned to the rhythms
of my intuition
ü I thrive with change
ü I see humor in everyday life
ü I have a tendency to “jump to
conclusions”
ü I enjoy riddles, puzzles and
puns
ü I usually know when I’m
feeling anxious
ü I spend sufficient time on my
own
ü I trust my gut
ü I can comfortably hold
contradictory ideas in my mind
ü I delight in paradox and am
sensitive to irony
ü I appreciate the importance
of conflict in inspiring creativity
Arte/Scienza
ü I like details
ü I am almost always on time
ü I am skilled at math
ü I rely on logic
ü I write clearly
ü Friends describe me as very
articulate
ü Analysis is one of my
strengths
ü I am organized and
disciplined
ü I like lists
ü I read a book starting at
page one and go through in order
ü I am highly imaginative
ü I am good at brainstorming
ü I often say or do the
unexpected
ü I love to doodle
ü I am better at geometry than
algebra
ü I read a book by skipping
around
ü I prefer to look at the big
picture ad leave details to someone else
ü I often lose track of time
ü I rely on intuition
Corporalita
ü I am aerobically fit
ü I am getting stronger
ü My flexibility is improving
ü I know when my body is tense
or relaxed
ü I am knowledgable about diet
and nutrition
ü Friends would describe me as
graceful
ü I am becoming more
ambidextrous
ü I am aware of the ways in
which my physical astate affects my attitudes
ü I have a good understanding
of practical anatomy
ü I am well coordinated
ü I love to move
Connessione
ü I am ecologically aware
ü UI enjoy similies, analogies
and metaphor
ü I frequently make connections
that others don’t see
ü When I travel I am struck
more by people’s similarities than their differences
ü I seek a holistic approach to
diet, health and healing
ü I have a well-developed sense
of proportion
ü I can articulate the systems
dynamics—the patterns, connections, and networks—in my family and workplace
ü My life goals and priorities
are formulated clearly and integrated with my values and sense of purpose
ü I sometimes experience a
sense of connectedness with all Creation
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