The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

- Jun 30
- 3 min read
“Your mood will determine your day. Perform a mood check before walking out the door today!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Tuesday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!” Welcome to the new month of July from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — July 1, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Mood Day!” Why Not?
“Your mood as a leader will determine the emotional climate that will affect your entire team. If it’s good or bad, it will drive the team’s mood. Great leaders are always confident, enthusiastic, and optimistic. If you want your team to perform, then let a positive attitude and mood rub off on them!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“The most important decision you will ever make is to be in a good mood.”— Voltaire
“A great attitude becomes a great mood, which becomes a great day, which becomes a great year, which becomes a great life.” — Zig Ziglar

“Never let your mood dictate what you do, you have to take action first because movement changes your mood.” — Mel Robbins
“Stick to your plan, not to your mood.” — Unknown Author

“Self-control is strength. Calmness is mastery. You have to get to a point where your mood doesn’t shift based on the insignificant actions of someone else. Don’t allow others to control the direction of your life. Don’t allow your emotions to overpower your intelligence” — Unknown Author
“Today’s mood. Take it easy. Messy but happy. Not perfect Chill time.” — Unknown Author

“You have the power to change your mood and it doesn’t take much effort at all.” — Ruth Randall
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My kids and staff have always told me they could tell what kind of mood I was in the moment I walked through the door.