In this episode, Andy starts out by talking about a movie where a lone survivor Navy SEAL in Afghanistan was given help, protection, and sanctuary by the locals. He compares it with how we should protect our creative ideas and thoughts from our own self-criticism.  Listen in now and learn how to provide a safe sanctuary for your good ideas and thoughts and protect your creativity from your own ego. Quotes: “We're Trying To Protect Ourselves From That Outside Criticism, But We Want To Make Sure That We Don't Kill Off And Suffocate Really Good Ideas Because Of That Fear.” “Some Of The Craziest Ideas You'll Hear Are Sometimes The Most Brilliant When You Just Let It Sit And Simmer.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:19) Giving Your Thoughts Sanctuary (02:51) Not All Thoughts Are Valid And Good (05:31) Protecting The Ego By Self-criticism (06:24) How To Provide My Ideas A Sanctuary  (08:41) Protecting Your Thoughts And Creativity (10:00) Some Of The Craziest Ideas Are Sometimes The Most Brilliant (11:05) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers