As a follow up on the previous post. There are few things I consider as important for software architects. I wouldn't go as far as to call them axioms but I still think they are worthwhile.

• Think Hollistically
  
• It is always a trade-off !
  
• Pay attention to your soft skills
• Get SPAMMED for architecture
  

I wrote a lot about the forth one (see for instance this article in Dr. Dobb's). I'll expand a little about the others in the next few posts