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The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!

Writer's picture: Col (Ret) Mikel BurroughsCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!


Good “Wednesday & Hump Day!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — This afternoon we leave for Operation Costa Rica! — 12 January 2022!


Today’s Message is: “Preparation Day!” Why Not?


“Preparation for a leader is a key to successful operations. Learning how to prepare a plan will allow a leader to solve problems proactively and efficiently. Preparation enhances your leadership competencies and saves time, resources, and money!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

“Proper preparation prevents poor performance.” — Unknown Author

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” — Alexander Graham Bell


“A good preparation takes longer than the delivery.” — E. Kim Nebeuts

“Spectacular achievement is always preceded by unspectacular preparation.” — Robert H. Schueller


“Our confidence comes from our preparation.” — Ronald Inho

“Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” — Bobby Unser


“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” — Colin Powell

“The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.” — H. Jackson Brown, Jr.


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“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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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Jan 12, 2022

Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. I am sure Col Burroughs has prepared and continues to prepare as he readies to depart for Operation Costa Rica. Most of prepare for so many things in our lives, from work to home and social events. My question to y’all today is are you prepared to meet Jesus. I would like to share an article with you today that talks about how we as Christians should always be prepared. Have a blessed day today and always.

Taken From:https://www.citizen-times.com/story/life/2017/07/15/devotional-christians-we-should-always-prepared/470345001/


Devotional: As Christians, we should always be prepared Rev. Tim McConnell Devotional The idea of “being prepared” seems to surface from time to time in our daily lives. When a…

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Jan 12, 2022
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Will do, my friend. Wish I were coming with y’all. Maybe one day! Blessings.

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Jan 12, 2022

The Unknown Author in your quote obviously wasn't a GI, the military version of that quote always contains the word 'piss'! Coming from SAC, preparation was actually our mission because no one really wanted to do it for real. But we could!



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I had to use the watered down version Jack (lol). Thanks for the quote and have a great day brother...

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gasman0617
gasman0617
Jan 12, 2022

Good Wednesday morning Colonel.




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gasman0617
gasman0617
Jan 12, 2022
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Have a great time in Costa Rica.

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