Ethan Nichtern, a leading meditation teacher, addresses navigating life's challenges in a polarized world in "Confidence." He explores the relevance of meditation and mindfulness amidst today's chaos, offering insights into power, identity, and ethics. Drawing from Buddhist teachings on the Eight Worldly Winds, Nichtern provides transformative meditation exercises to cultivate innate confidence and wisdom. Through examining pairs like praise and blame, readers gain self-discovery tools to navigate relationships and self-perception effectively. With wit and depth, Nichtern's book offers an essential guide for finding stability and confidence in an ever-changing world.