The Colonel’s Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Thursday!” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Eagle’s Nest” on the road for “RIPRIDE4Vets 2021” in Burke VA! — 10 June 2021!
Day 8 – rode to Fayetteville, NC to meet with SPC Diane Rodriquez and her husband John. It was great meeting them both in person for the first time and then it was off to meet with, then up in Henderson, NC for a super event with PO3 Phyllis Maynard who really set the bar for future events on the RIPRIDE4Vets 2021. Phyllis and her son Douglas were the most gracious of hosts and really put on a great event. Close out the day with a great meal with Tom and Lt Col Charlie Brown the No. 2 Influencer on RallyPoint and one of the awesome Board of Directors for Victory for Veterans, Inc. (See Pictures Below RallyPoint friends, Connections, and Members)
Day 9 will include a trip up to Sterling, VA for a “Meet and Greet” with LTC Stephen Ford early in the morning for breakfast and then off to Manhattan, NY meeting the great RIP Medical Team for lunch and several video opportunities… the RIP Team…
Today’s Message is: “Raising the Bar Day!” Why Not?
“My very good fiend and Veteran PO3 Phyllis Maynard certainly knows how to lead and raise the bar when it comes to wonderful events for fundraising – you rock Phyllis, Douglas, and Gina!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Come join Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support TONIGHT sponsored by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) and hosted by Volunteer, Veteran & Mental Health Peer Specialist SSG Derrick Iozzio for another great night of "Peer-to-Peer" support. WFL - Where "Sharing is Caring!" Invite a Friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends! Get connected and get involved with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, and Caretakers every Thursday Night!
TONIGHT's Topic: "Ear Worms!"
To learn about RIP Medical Debt and the "RIPRIDE4Vets 2021" go to RallyPoint Page: https://www.rallypoint.com/organizations/rip-medical-debt
To Donate for the “RIPRIDE4Vets 2021 go to this link:https://ripmedicaldebt.org/campaign/national-campaign-rip-ride-4-vets-2021/
Learn about Victory for Veterans' opening of the 1st Life Readiness Center in Denver, CO
Support our Warriors in Need — "Challenge them to Stay Alive!": https://www.victoryforveterans.org/product-page/wfl-coin
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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “Celebrate what you accomplished, but raise the bar each time you succeed.” — Mia Hamm
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“If you don’t raise the bar, how will you ever know your potential?” — L Tom Perry
“You have to raise the bar. Give yourself a challenge. Ask yourself, ‘how can one make the impossible materialize?” — Tim Walker
“Average leaders raise the bar on themselves; good leaders raise the bar for other; great leaders inspire others raise their own bar.” — Orrin Woodward
“We only get what we believe that we deserve. Raise the bar, raise your standards and you will receive a better outcome.” — Joel Brown
“Once in a rare while, somebody comes along who doesn’t just raise the bar, they create an entirely new standard of measurement.” — Dick Costolo
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” — John Quincy Adams
“Don’t raise the bar and narrow the gap, but narrow the gap to raise the bar.” — Andy Hargreaves
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 BurroughsCheck out all the
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