Portrait of a Man in Red Chalk, 1512
Leonardo Da Vinci self-portrait at the age of 50
(Biblioteca Reale, Turin)
courtesy of LeonardoDaVinci.net
Mona Lisa (1503) by Leonardo Da Vinci
(The Louvre)
“One can have no smaller or greater mastery than mastery of oneself.”
“I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.”
-Leonardo da Vinci, born on April 15, 1452, in Florence, Italy
How to Think like Leonardo:
“The Seven Da Vincian Principles are:
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 (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.
Corporalità—The cultivation of grace, ambidexterity, fitness, and poise.
Connessione—A recognition of and appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things and phenomena. Systems thinking.”
― Michael J. Gelb, How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day
Highly recommended:
Think Like a Genius: The Ultimate User’s Manual for Your Brain by Todd Siler
