The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- Jun 4
- 3 min read
“We learn through the school of hard knocks. Personal growth is about knowing how to start over after a setback!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Thursday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — June 5, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Start Over Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders know how to start over after a failure. They know how to clear the slate, learn from the experience, and file it away as something to avoid in the future. Have the personal motivation and inspiration to start over after a hard knock!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Sometimes the hardest part isn’t letting go but rather learning to start over.” — Nicole Sobon
“Don’t forget you can: Start late. Start over. Be unsure. Act different. Try and fail. And still succeed.” — Unknown Author
“All we can do is our best, and sometimes the best that we can do is start over.” — Peggy Carter
“For what it’s worth: It’s never too late to be whoever you want to be. I hope you live a life you’re proud of, and if you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start over.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald
“Sometimes you need to scorch everything to the ground, and start over. After the burning the soil is richer, and new things can grow. People are like that, too. They start over, they find a way.” — Celeste Ng
“Never be afraid to start over. It’s a chance to rebuild your life the way you wanted all along.” — Unknown Author
“Progress. Just make progress. It’s okay to have setbacks and the need for do-overs. It’s okay to draw a line in the sand and start over again — and again. Just make sure you’re moving the line forward. Move forward. Take baby steps… Then change will come. And it will be good.” — Lysa TerKeurst
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TONIGHT's Topic: "National Start Over Day!"
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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
Starting over is just an indication that you're making progress and have learned something along the way.