“Never settle for the negative; insist on a positive outlook. You’re the only one in charge of your life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs Today's Message is: "Insist Day!" Why Not? The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day! Good “Monday” Afternoon “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the "The Colonel’s Compass: Daily Wisdom for Life, Leadership, and Integrity" from Conroe, TX — May 11, 2026

Message of the Day! "Catalyst Day!" Daily Motivational, Inspirational, & Leadership Quotes about "Catalyst!" Enjoy!

Message of the Day! "Move Forward Day!" Daily Motivational, Inspirational, & Leadership Quotes about "Move Forward!" Enjoy!

Message of the Day! "Barriers Day!" Daily Motivational, Inspirational, & Leadership Quotes about "Barriers!" Enjoy!

Message of the Day! "Backup Plan Day!" Daily Motivational, Inspirational, & Leadership Quotes about "Backup Plan!" Enjoy!

Message of the Day! "Better Things!" Daily Motivational, Inspirational, & Leadership Quote about "Better Things!" Enjoy!

Message of the Day! "Miracle Day!" Daily Motivational, Inspirational, & Leadership Quotes about "Miracle!" Enjoy!

Message of the Day! "Attention Day!" Daily Motivational, Inspirational, & Leadership Quotes about "Attention!" Enjoy!

Message of the Day! "Mission Day!" Daily Motivational, Inspirational, & Leadership Quotes about "Mission!" Enjoy!

Message of the Day! "Duty Day!" Daily Motivational, Inspirational, & Leadership Quotes about "Duty!" Enjoy!

Message of the Day! "Guard Day!" Daily Motivational, Inspirational, & Leadership Quotes about "Guard!" Enjoy!

Message of the Day! "Core Values Day!" Daily Motivational, Inspirational, & Leadership Quotes about "Core Values!" Enjoy!

Message of the Day! "Personal Day!" Daily Motivational, Inspirational, & Leadership Quotes about "Personal!" Enjoy!

Message of the Day! "Peak Day!" Daily Motivational, Inspirational, & Leadership Quotes about "Peak!" Enjoy!

Message of the Day! "Reclaim Day!" Daily Motivational, Inspirational, & Leadership Quotes about "Reclaim!" Enjoy!

Message of the Day! "Awaken Day!" Daily Motivational, Inspirational, & Leadership Quotes about "Awaken!" Enjoy!

Message of the Day! "Transcend Day!" Daily Motivational, Inspirational, & Leadership Quotes about "Transcend!" Enjoy!

Message of the Day! "Unleash Day!" Daily Motivational, Inspirational, & Leadership Quotes about "Unleash!" Enjoy!

Message of the Day! "Adapt Day!" Daily Motivational, Inspirational, & Leadership Quotes about "Adapt!" Enjoy!