The extremes of “confidence” — either being certain of ones views or being full of self-doubt — are both dysfunctional. Core Confidence practices cultivate deep confidence: open, self-appreciating and modest, nothing to prove, other-appreciating. We all show this kind of confidence when we cooly dive into a chaotic situation, or when we admit we don’t know the answer. Core Confidence practices strengthen and extend this innate human capacity. Core confidence is the foundation for developing openhearted compassion without burnout