“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

Warriors for Life (WFL) "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" edition TONIGHT with Kirk! Join Kirk and Friends for "Gut Health-Mental Health!" Everyone is Weclome!

Warriors for Life (WFL) "Burly's Warriors!" edition TONIGHT with Mikel. Join Mikel and Friends for a discussion about "Resilience!" Everyone is welcome!

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!

Warriors for Life (WFL) "Mike Check!" edition TONIGHT with Mike. Join Mike and Friends for "What Comes Next" Everyone is welcome!

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

Warriors for Life (WFL) "Forever Forward!" edition TONIGHT with Derrick. Join Derrick and Friends for "Barriers!" we face when dealing with mental health and invisible wounds. Everyone is welcome!

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

Warriors for Life (WFL) "Mid-Week Musings!" edition TONIGHT with Steven. Jonn Steven and friends for "What's Your Backup?" Everyone is welcome!

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

Warriors for Life (WFL) "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" edition TONIGHT with Derrick! Join Derrick and Friends for "Renewal Day!" A discussion about new beginnings! Everyone is welcome!

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!

Drop in with Volunteer and Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs for "Burly's Warriors" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV). We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support that Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing via WFL. If you know someone who is a veteran, first responder or a family member/caregiver, please ask them to join us for at least one meeting so they can learn more about what we do and how they ca

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

Warriors for Life (WFL) "Mike Check!" edition TONIGHT with Mike. Join Mike and Friends for a discussion about "Duty, Recovery, & the Long Road Home!" Everyone is Welcome!

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!