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

“You will get tested in this life.  Believe in yourself, be patient, and stay positive — don’t run from it!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Today's Message is: "Tested Day!" Why Not?

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 — May 20, 2025

 

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

 

“Great leaders stay true to themselves and their values when they are tested  They are constantly under fire from challenges and the tough decisions that come with leadership.  If you're tested as a leader, be the leader that gets results!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“One day, you’ll look back at the moments that tested you and realize they were shaping you into someone unbreakable.” — Unknown Author

“If you don’t stick to your values when they’re being tested, they’re not values; they’re hobbies.” — Jon Stewart

“I think when you’re tested, you really find out what you’re made of.” —  Jerry West

“Sometimes we’re tested.  Not to show our weaknesses, but to discover our strengths.” — Unknown Author

“You’ve been tested before and you’ll be tested again.  When you’re feeling overwhelmed, remind yourself of a time where you had no clue what to do, but still figured it out.  You’re programmed to feel powerless but built to figure it out.  You got this.  You always have.  Keep going.” — Jeff Moore

“Timeless Message:  There will be days when you feel tested and triggered.  There will be days when your thoughts become blurred.  Never underestimate your resilience.  You are powerful.  Nothing can break you because you are strong.” — Carrie Marie Bush

“Once you go through something and come out of the storm, you’ve been tested.” — Shaun Livingston

“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).

We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support that Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing via WFL. If you know someone who is a veteran, first responder or a family member/caregiver, please ask them to join us for at least one meeting so they can learn more about what we do and how they can share their wisdom with others who may be able to learn from them.

Tuesday Topic:  "Mindfulness Practices to Enhance Mental Well-being!"

https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-us-tonight-mindfulness-practices-to-enhance-mental-well-being-with-warriors-for-life-wfl

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Tuesday Topic" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Tuesday (TONIGHT), May 20, 2025, @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83145057228

Drop in every Friday Morning for “Coffee with Kim” with Volunteer, Army Veteran, & Author Kim Gwinner as part of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. VFV.   Check out the times below and how to connect through Zoom!

https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/fridaymornings-coffeewithkim-warriorsforlife-wfl-presentedbyvictoryforveterans-inc

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

Join Zoom Meeting:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82870324338

“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always—Warriors for Life’!”  COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs