The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- Apr 15
- 3 min read
“Don’t feel pushed down by problems. If you pushed through them, then be proud you got back up!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
“It’s that day again… Sorry, Not Sorry — Happy Hump Day!”
Good “Wednesday & Hump Day” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!” Welcome to the middle of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 16 April 2025
Today’s Message is: “Pushed Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders are decisive, push the limits and stretch the boundaries. They inspire action and will uncover the issues that have been pushed to the side for someone else to solve. Effective leaders bring those problems that are pushed down back to the surface, solve them, and lead by example!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Someimes being pushed to the wall gives you the momentum necessary to get over it!” — Peter de Jager
“If you have a strong purpose in life, you don’t have to be pushed. Your passion will drive you there.” — Roy T. Bennett
“Life can be pulled by goals just as surely as it can be pushed by drives.” — Victor Frankl
“When you’re pushed to limit — push harder — you’ve got more inside you than you possibly know.” — Elizabeth McCormick
“Sometimes it takes getting pushed to the very edge before you can find your voice and courage to speak out again. Sometimes it takes hitting that rock bottom to realize you’re done descending, and it’s time to rise. Sometimes you have to realize that you’ve had enough to realize that you are enough.” — Mandy Hale
“Don’t be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams.” — Ralph Waldo Emmerson
“Stay in the middle, don’t get pushed to the side, every chance that’s worth taking, is a chance worth the fight.” — Hill Zaini
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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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. During some of my worst days of my life, when it seemed like I was being pushed beyond my limits, God was there for me. God never fails me. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://formerheathen.wordpress.com/2015/03/30/pushed-into-your-purpose/
Pushed into your purpose
March 30, 2015 by FH
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A leader must first truly belive in what they are pushing their organization towards. There will always be those who won't buy in and need that extra push from a believing leader.