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The aim is to explore how essentialism can improve performance and well-being for surgeons.

March 3, 2026Open Access

An interview with Essentialism author Greg McKeown

Q: What does this research mean for the field?

Essentialism is a performance strategy that can help surgeons maintain clarity, focus, and longevity in demanding clinical environments. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The aim is to explore how essentialism can improve performance and well-being for surgeons.
Conducted an interview with Greg McKeown
Discussed principles of essentialism
Focused on application in surgical settings
Emphasized that doing less enhances overall performance
Highlighted strategies for maintaining focus in high-pressure environments

Abstract

We speak to bestselling author and essentialism advocate Greg McKeown about why ‘doing less’ is not a luxury but a performance strategy – and how surgeons can apply essentialism to protect clarity, focus and longevity in demanding clinical environments.

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Bulletin of The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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