Ellie Ablett

@pinstripedline @fightingsailor This is such sad news but it is indeed an obituary Admiral John might even have smiled at!

One of the finest naval obituaries that I've read for many years. thetimes.co.uk/article/9fb251…

Ego Is The Enemy. You’re not as good as you think. You don’t have it all figured out. Stay focused. Do better.

@RoyalNavyPolice Fantastic News! Congratulations Cdr Lizzie!

Congratulations to Lt Cdr Lizzie Grant (DPM(N)) who has been selected as Cdr & the first woman to hold the title of Provost Marshall Navy, later in the year. Congrats also to CPO(MAA)’s Bamford & Dewsnip who have been selected to WO2, amazing achievements 🥳🥂⚓️🚨

The three stages of career development by Jay Ferro: I want to be in the meeting. I want to run the meeting. I want to avoid meetings. - So true.

📢 The #WiDAwards2023 shortlist is out now! Celebrate the outstanding contributions to defence with us. bit.ly/WiDAwards2023 #WeAreWomenInDefence

“We suffer more in imaginaton than in reality.” — Seneca

The one thing all fools have in common, the famous philosopher Seneca wrote, is that “they are always getting ready to live.” They are always thinking that they have plenty of time. That they'll be able to get to it later. What makes you think you have that luxury? Do it now.

“You may be disappointed if you trust too much, but you’ll always limit your leadership if you don’t trust enough.” @craiggroeschel #GLS23

The more you know the more you realize there is much more to know.

"I don't care about gender, just as long as he's the best person for the job" thinpinstripedline.blogspot.com/2023/07/i-dont…

The less energy we waste regretting the past or worrying about the future, the more energy we will have for what’s in front of us.

It’s possible, Marcus Aurelius said, to not have an opinion. You don’t have to turn this into something, he reminds himself. You don’t have to let this upset you. You don’t have to think something about everything.

The fear you feel is a sign. If courage is never required in your life, you’re living a boring life. Put yourself in a position that demands you leap.

Highly focused people do not leave their options open. They select their priorities and are comfortable ignoring the rest. If you commit to nothing, you’ll be distracted by everything.

You only control the effort, not the results.

Build a life that you don’t need to escape from.

The best way to change the world is in concentric circles: start with yourself and work your way out from there.