The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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“Life can be crazy, so focus, keep your head on straight, breathe, and regain your inner calm!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Saturday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!” Welcome to the weekend from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — July 12, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Calm Day!” Why Not?
“During challenging times leaders need to have clarity, confidence, control, composure, and remain calm. Staying calm under any type of condition or situation allows leaders and people to stay focused. Turbulence echos turmoil, calm silences and brings order to chaos!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
“You can’t calm the storm… so stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass.” — Timber Hawkeye
“The ability to stay calm and focused in the midst of change is what distinguishes great leaders from those just collecting a paycheck.” — Todd Stocker
“The mind is like water. When it’s turbulent, it’s difficult to see. When it’s calm, everything becomes clear.” — Prasad Mahes
“Be calm. Nobody can trigger your emotions without your permission. Learn to be calmand centered no matter what’s happening outside of you.” — Idil Ahmed
“Today, be calm. There are many ways to calm a negative energy without suppressing or fighting it. You recognize it, you smile to it, and you invite something nicer to come up and replace it; you read some inspiring words, you listen to a piece of beautiful music, you go somewhere in nature, or you do some walking meditation.” — Thich Nhat Hanh
“There is a power in staying calm no matter the situation.” — Unknown Author
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Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Burly's Warriors" edition, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — (TONIGHT), July 12, 2025 @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM 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
