When we offer our thoughts, we like to hear: “That’s a good idea.”

We need that affirmation. Sometimes we’re desperate to hear it.

Too often, however, we forget to say this to ourselves. We kill our own ideas before they have a chance. Or we look so hard for the perfect idea that the good ideas are ignored.

Let’s start here ... by reminding ourselves, “I have good ideas, and I can be a contribution.”