Think Like da Vinci Book Exploration by Laurie Hawkins

1. THINK LIKE DA VINCI
by Michael Gelb
BOOK EXPLORATION
by Laurie Hawkins

2. Leonardo da Vinci is considered by many to be the greatest genius of all time.
He was simultaneously a world-class artist, architect, scientist, inventor, engineer,
accomplished cook and he played musical instruments at a professional level. This
book presents seven principles to help model Leonardo’s creativity and learning
skills.
His accomplishments and life have been studied by many and continue to inspire
today. The opportunity with exploring these insights is to spark your creativity,
ignite your mind, expand your self-expression and realize your true potential.
THINK LIKE DA VINCI

3. CURIOSITA:
An insatiably curious approach to life and an unrelenting quest for continuous
learning.
DIMOSTRAZIONE:
A commitment to test knowledge through experience, persistence, and 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.
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.
THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES

4. Immersing yourself in the life and work of great artists, leaders,
scholars, and spiritual teachers provide rich nourishment for the
mind and heart.