The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- Apr 22
- 3 min read
“If you want to increase self-confidence, be ready to take a risk! Why Not?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
“Yes, it’s that day again in the middle of the week! 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 — 23 April 2025
Today’s Message is: “Risk Day!” Why Not?
“Leadership is all about risk. Leaders are faced with risk in everything they do. How they manage risk defines their leadership style, culture, and success! How do you manage your risk?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” — T.S. Eliot
“What’s the greater risk? Letting go of what people think or letting go of how I feel, what I believe, and who I am?” — Dr. Brene Brown
“If you don’t risk anything, you risk more.” — Erica Jong
“If you want it, go for it. Take a risk. Don’t always play it safe or you’ll die wondering.” — Unknown Author
“Risk, then, is not just part of life. It is life. The place between your comfort zone and your dream is where life takes place. It’s the high-anxiety, but it’s also where you discover who you are.” — Nick Vujicic
“To love is to risk not being loved in return. To hope is to risk pain. To try is to risk failure, but risk must be taken because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing” — Ralph W Sockman
“Life is inherently risky. There is only one big risk you should avoid at all costs, and that is the risk of doing nothing.” — Denis Waitley
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Great leaders generally operate around the edges of everyone's comfort zone.