The Ascension Myth Complete Omnibus Quotes

“in a lot of cases unable — to even hear what you’re suggesting. They just filter it out and decide what you mean, based on their sound bites and prejudices.”
― Ell Leigh Clark, The Ascension Myth Complete Omnibus

“You don’t feel up to it? You don’t think you’re good enough? Tough. As I said, pull up your big girl pants and get on with it. Because this is who you are and this is no time to be pretending that you’re not. You’re a leader - whatever that role demands of you.” Molly sat in silence for a good long minute. Joel started to wonder if he’d taken the right tact. Finally she spoke very quietly. “You’re right.” She started to stand up. “Where are you going?” he asked, a bewildered expression creeping into his eyes. She smirked back at him. “You make a compelling argument. I’m going to pull up my big girl pants,” she responded heading out into the aisle and moving toward the front of the ship.”
― Ell Leigh Clark, The Ascension Myth Complete Omnibus

“Anyone want to tell me why we’re putting such an emphasis on collaboration?” A few hands went up. Von pointed to a brunette in the second row. “Yes, Laurel?” The student spoke up. “Because we’re preparing to exist in a society where skills can be outsourced, and collaboration is the most valuable asset when applying to a workplace.”
― Ell Leigh Clark, The Ascension Myth Complete Omnibus

“No way,” he told her firmly. “This thought process is a pattern you run. You look for ways to make things your fault. Or your responsibility.” Molly allowed herself to sink against his body, allowing his arm around her to stay. “How do you figure that?” she mumbled. “Look at all the things that have happened: the way you want to change every injustice on Estaria. The way you relate”
― Ell Leigh Clark, The Ascension Myth Complete Omnibus

“How do you feel about starting up a university down on Estaria? A university? Yes. An academy… but for leaders. For the leaders of the planet. Heck, even the Federation! So instead of teaching them how to market, or science, you want to teach them how to lead? Yes, but not in the way that happens now on Estaria. Not through military tactics and political history, but how to solve problems. Imagine if all first years were taught about the environmental impact of their civilizations, and measures that needed to be taken to ensure their survival on their home planets? Imagine if they were taught diplomacy and cooperation, and how to allocate resources all together? What if they were taught cutting-edge social strategies that are based on the actual science with a view of looking after all of their citizens, rather than trying to maintain structures based on tradition, or personal gain, or belief systems? I can see how this would be popular with the new generations… but even the established systems on Ogg and Estaria would have a problem with it. Yes, and by the time the next generation of trained leaders comes through the ranks, and the old guard retires, then there will be no one left to resist. Imagine”
― Ell Leigh Clark, The Ascension Myth Complete Omnibus

“Imagine - racial divides, slavery, prejudices could all become a thing of the past. Within a single generation. Molly? Yes? Your serotonin levels are off the charts. Molly smiled. Well I guess we’re onto something, then. Okay. So we’re going to build a university. This excites you, too? Hell yeah. Passing on knowledge floats my boat. Passing on useful knowledge that will have such a profound impact on peoples’ lives? I’m in.”
― Ell Leigh Clark, The Ascension Myth Complete Omnibus

“I suspect that is your next task. To find something that speaks to your core value.<< How do I figure out my core value? >>Well, pay attention to all the things you really enjoy doing, and then map the cost function of those variables, in order to see which variables correspond most strongly with your enjoyment, or fulfillment.<< Hmm. I think I’ll map this for enjoyment and fulfillment separately, as they seem like they may give slightly different answers. >>Yes, good idea.<< Okay.”
― Ell Leigh Clark, The Ascension Myth Complete Omnibus

“Never lose sight of love, even when you cry as you send your people to their deaths. And know that you’re not asking them to do anything you aren’t doing yourself. Finally, just a note on your comment about me not being a ‘Monster.’ Just know that monster is just a term of perspective, of opinion and often as a result of fear. I am over two centuries old, and I can tell you that my desire to right the wrongs of injustice are a peculiar set of desires that well up in me regardless of my other feelings. They are based on a particular mindset, that other alien species do not ascribe to. They kill without concern; I kill them back. What they term acceptable, I term evil, and so the witch in the night visits them. To them? I am a monster. And I fall asleep knowing that the fear of me keeps evil’s hands in check. Bethany Anne”
― Ell Leigh Clark, The Ascension Myth Complete Omnibus

“But then that raises the question for you as the leader: What are you willing to do to accomplish what you set out to do? What are you willing to accept? Know that, and then you will understand and your core is hardened to the point your people need it to be to follow where you go. Not because they believe in you, but because they trust that you are going where they already wish to go, but need your help to get there. Not everyone is in this life only for themselves. They want to be part of something larger and if that means they become a programmer, marine, cook, janitor, whatever the hell it is so that the goal which is bigger than themselves is accomplished, then they are satisfied with their efforts and they have done something amazing. As a leader, you have to accept the hurt, the pain, and the deaths that your choices will cause. This is your task: Focus on the totem (the goal, if you will), lead your team with empathy, never wavering from balancing life against the short term needs, and allowing those around you to help advise, but always be steadfast, especially in times of greatest sorrow.”
― Ell Leigh Clark, The Ascension Myth Complete Omnibus

“The problem I see is one needs to accept and own the responsibility for one’s actions, whether you have power or not. The reason I have succeeded, and the reason you will succeed, in being a great leader, and in your results, is because we FOCUS on what is important. When you state your focus (at least to yourself, if no one else) and communicate your focus by your actions, you will draw those who believe the same as you. Then, together, you CAN change worlds. When you walk forward, and they follow, you became the leader, broken or not. Take this support and focus it like a laser and your team will burn through and accomplish the impossible. You have to find your totem - that one truth that you are not willing to bend on, to turn, to change your focus no matter what choice you have left.”
― Ell Leigh Clark, The Ascension Myth Complete Omnibus

“I appreciate your question generated from your concerns about how you can lead when you feel like you are broken. Here is a little secret, we are all broken. You, me, the Bitches, the Guardians, all of us. But together, we strengthen each other and we the broken build up the future together.”
― Ell Leigh Clark, The Ascension Myth Complete Omnibus

“She was going to have to Maya Johnstone her way through this. With that thought, she took a deep breath, her shoulders went back, and she grew an inch and a half in height. She even noticed a muttering from the boys behind her. Striding down the corridor now, she was alert but relaxed, energetically daring anyone to defy her.”
― Ell Leigh Clark, The Ascension Myth Complete Omnibus

“I think what it comes down to is recognizing that as a living being, you have innate value. Not because of what you can do for someone, but by virtue of being alive and aware. Then the next piece is that you have a responsibility to protect that value by policing it correctly.”
― Ell Leigh Clark, The Ascension Myth Complete Omnibus

“you think that if I start just meditating and becoming aware of the field, I’ll be on my way to mastering this realm thing.” Paige giggled at her practical assessment of everything she’d been describing to her about the rituals and practices. “Yeah; it’s the first step, so sure.” “Ace!” exclaimed Molly brightly. “I can’t believe there was this whole other world of physics that I’d somehow missed.” Molly, I’ve been researching some of these practices Paige has been referring to. Oh, good. Do we have another manual to study, then? Ugh, no. Flashcards maybe? No. I was about to point out that this is unlikely to be something you can just master in a few sessions. These people take a whole lifetime to learn and practice, in order to finally ascend once. That isn’t even stepping into and out of the etheric like you’re trying to do. Molly paused for a moment. Oz could feel her pushing him out of her circuits a little. Molly? Yeah. I just don’t think they’ve optimized this shit. Safe house, Gaitune-67, Conference room Molly breezed past Joel as he came into the kitchen. “Morning!” she said, uncharacteristically brightly for pre-caffeination.”
― Ell Leigh Clark, The Ascension Myth Complete Omnibus

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― Ell Leigh Clark, The Ascension Myth Complete Omnibus