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The Colonel’s Motivational Quotes of the Day!


Today is: “Brilliance Day!” Why Not?

The Colonel’s Motivational Quotes of the Day!

Good “Tuesday” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse,” and all great connections. Welcome to a new week from the “Eagle’s Nest” here in Castle Rock, CO! — 6 October 2020!

Today is: “Brilliance Day!” Why Not? 

“A great leader will bring out the brilliance in their teams, helping them to use forward thinking, sharing new ideas, and becoming brilliant leaders that others will follow themselves!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


"By the way, never try to baffle the team with bull - they'll see right through it." — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Come join Veteran SGT Steve McFarland TONIGHT for "Healing Through Faith" addition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support Community Services. Last Tuesday Steve got hit by a storm, so he has to cancel his group support, so we're bringing the same topic back TONIGHT. Invite a Friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends! Get connected with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, and Caretakers every Tuesday!

TONIGHT's Topic: "The Handwriting on the Wall - When Failure IS Final"


Support our Warriors in Need — "Challenge them to Stay Alive!": https://www.victoryforveterans.org/product-page/wfl-coin

The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “If you can’t dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bull.” — W.C. Fields

More Quotes to think about:


“Brilliance is one-part talent, two parts wisdom and three parts passion.” — Margaret Mitchell

“Education is the jewel casting brilliance into the future.” — Mari Evans

“When brilliant minds, attitudes, and talents come together to form one goal – expect a masterpiece.” — John Ruskin

“Beauty is the brilliance of truth.” — Saint Augustine

“Many brilliant people believe that ideas move mountains. But bulldozers move mountains; ideas show where the bulldozers should go to work.” — Peter F. Drucker

“You have brilliance in you, your contribution is valuable, and the art you create is precious. Only you can do, and you must.” — Seth Godin

“Simplicity is the key to brilliance.” — Bruce Lee

Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group 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

Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/

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