The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

- Mar 31
- 3 min read
“Never count yourself out. You have everything you need. It’s called courage and commitment!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Tuesday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 1 April 2025
Today’s Message is: “Count Day!” Why Not?
“The very foundation of leadership and the organization is people being able to count on leaders to show up when there is a crisis. If leaders don’t show up, you can count on the people to lose trust and confidence. Be the leader that people can count on!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Be the person others can count on to get things done.” — Larry Winget
“Time is a coin that you can spend only once. Use it, invest it & make it count.” — Unknown Author

“Don’t count the days, make the days count.” — Muhammad Ali
“Don’t count me out… I have been built and strengthened by life’s battles. When you think I’m tired; I’m just getting started. When you think I’m dead; that’s when I'm most alive.” — Steve Maraboli

“Count your blessings, not problems.” — Anonymous
“Life is precious and time is a key element. Let’s make every moment count and help those who have a greater need than our own.” — Harmon Killebrew

“Time is your most precious resource: Make every minute count.” — Brian Tracy
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Year-round Online Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invisible Wounds!
Come join Volunteer, Army Veteran, Peer Support Specialist, & Writer/Author Kim Gwinner for "Tuesday Topic" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).
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Tuesday Topic: "Commitment to Yourself!"

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Tuesday Topic" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Tuesday (TONIGHT), April 1, 2025, @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET
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Warriors for Life (WFL) Online “Coffee with Kim” Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Friday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET
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“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life’!” COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs










Good afternoon Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. Have you ever tried to count the stars in the sky, at night. It impossible for man to count them all, but God can and He even calls them by name. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://www.cupstocrowns.com/blog/count-it-joy
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