1. Leonardo da Vinci’s Seven Principles of Creativity

2. Curiosita
An insatiably curious approach to life and an unrelenting quest for continuous learning.
Example: asking questions, seeking information, reading and researching, lifelong learning.

3. Dimostrazione
A commitment to test knowledge through experience, persistence, and a willingness to learn from mistakes.
Example: scientific experimentation; learning by trial and error; sports or arts practice.

4. Sensazione
The continual refinement of the senses, especially sight as a means to enliven experience.
Example: Observation, visual exercises.

5. Sfumato
“Going up in Smoke;” A willingness to embrace ambiguity, paradox, and uncertainty.
Examples: enjoying uncertain book or film ending; research.

6. Arte/Scienza
The development of the balance between science and art, logic and imagination; “whole-brain” thinking.
Example: liberal arts education; scientific research about arts; graphic arts.

7. Corporalita
The cultivation of grace, ambidexterity, fitness, and poise.
Examples: physical practices: sports, yoga, dance.

8. Connessione
A recognition of and appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things and phenomena.
Examples: systems networks, spiritual/meditative practices.