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Karim Brohi gives an insight into his mindset as a trauma surgeon, drawing on lessons from Zen philosophy. During this talk he discusses how we can develop the self confidence that helps us cope with stressful clinical situations. The word confidence is often talked about in a negative context, in terms of overconfidence or arrogance. Karim however uses this talk to highlight the importance of self-confidence. Self-confidence is important for you, your team, your department, and your healthcare system. Karim will teach you how to use this confidence to handle whatever is thrown at you. Zen philosophy draws on the notion of water. Water, mind like water, heart like water and core like water. How do you adopt a heart, mind and core that is like water? Water takes the shape of whatever environment it is in. In a glass, a vase or a lake, the water fills the space. It mimics its environment. Extending this analogy, water in its resting state is calm and still. However, throw a stone into the water and you create r