The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 22 hours ago
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“Stretch and push yourself to seek greater possibilities and opportunities. Get out of your comfort zone!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Thursday” Evening “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — May 22, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Greater Day!” Why Not?
“Leaders are opportunists. They cultivate an energy in people to have passion and greater meaning toward each other, the vision, and the mission. That’s what separates the good leaders from the great leaders. Creating greater opportunities!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Becoming greater begins with an even greater attitude.” — Unknown Author
“Greater things are yet to come, greater things are still to be done here!” — Chris Tomlin

“The better you are at surrounding yourself with people of high potential, the greater your chance for success.” — John C. Maxwell
“Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside of you that is greater than any obstacle.” — Christian D. Larson

“What you do has far greater impact than what you say.” — Stephen Covey
“The greater the force of your compassion, the greater your resilience in confronting hardships.” — Dalai Lama

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you!” — Maya Angelou
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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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

Every day starts the same, it's entirely up to you whether or not it will be greater than yesterday.