Medicine and surgery require complex problem solving and tough decisions are made every single day.  A mindful or thoughtful approach to decision making is one framework by which we can simply our day and decision-making process.  In Part 1 of this three part, solo, mini-series, concepts of decision fatigue, what makes a great surgeon, and kindness are discussed.  References and reading: Peak Performance, Attending: Medicine, Mindfulness, and Humanity.  Music Credit: Sunshine, Simon Jomphe Lepine.