The Colonel’s Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Wednesday & Hump Day!” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse,” and all great connections. Welcome to a new week from the “Eagle’s Nest” on the road for “RIPRIDE4Vets 2021" in Charlotte, NC! — 9 June 2021!
Day 7 “RIPRIDE4Vets 2021” – had to cancel the “Meet and Greet” with SGT Randal Glover in Midway, GA this morning, I rode off to Charlotte, NC and had dinner with Maj William ‘Bill’ Price at a great restaurant. (See pictures below)
Starting off Day 8 – headed to Fayetteville, NC SPC Diane Rodriquez, then up to Henderson, NC for an event with PO2 Phyllis Maynard, and then up Virginia to “Meet and Greet” with Lt Col Charlie Brown.
Today’s Message is: “Assertive Day!” Why Not?
“If you want to get things or something accomplished you have to be assertive, but always be professional, courteous, and respectful as you assert yourself and others — there is a right way and a wrong way!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Join Warriors for Life (WFL) with Volunteer and Veteran SSgt Alia Schenck TONIGHT as part of Victory for Veterans, Inc continued WFL Group Support providing "Peer-to-Peer" Support where "Sharing is Caring!" Invite a Friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends! Get connected, get involved, with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caretakers every Wednesday Night!
TONIGHT's Topic: "Part 3: What's in Your Toolbox?"
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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “There’s boldness in being assertive; there’s strength and confidence.” — Bryan Cranston
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Assertiveness is your ability to act in harmony with your self-esteem without hurting others.” — Unknown Author
“Assertiveness is not what you do, it’s who you are.” — Shakti Gowain
“The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives.” — Tony Robbins
“The basic difference between being assertive and being aggressive is how our words and behavior affect the rights and well-being of others.” — Sharon Anthony Bower
“Let’s build bridges, not walls.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
“One of the hardest expressions of self-assertiveness is challenging your limiting beliefs.”— Nathaniel Branden
“Never retreat. Never explain. Get it done and let them howl.” — Benjamin Jowett
Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer”Online Peer Support Group where “Sharing is Caring!”: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support
“Remember this always and the meaning runs deep for all those who’ve served this great nation: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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