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

"Powerful things you can tell yourself:  'I am a gift, I am enough & I am worthy.'  Tell it like you mean it!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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

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

Good “Sunday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!”  Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — July 20, 2025

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

“Leaders need to tell it like it is. Great leaders never sugar coat it.  The truth is important in leadership.  Good leaders have the courage to tell people what needs to be told, not what people want to hear.  They earn people’s respect when they tell the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“Don’t tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results.” — George S. Patton

“Tell yourself: Everything will work out.  Things will get better.  You are important.  You are worthy of great things.  You are lovable.  The time is now.  This too, shall pass.  You can be who you really are.  The best is yet to come.  You are strong  You can do this.  We believe what we tell ourselves.” — Doe Zantamata

“At the end of the day tell yourself gently:  ‘I love you, you did the best you could today, and even if you didn’t accomplish all you had planned, I love you anyway.” — Anonymous

“Don’t let others tell you what you can’t do.  Don’t let the limitations of others limit your vision.  If you can remove yourself — doubt and believe in yourself, you can achieve what you never thought possible.” — Roy T. Bennett

“We have enough people who tell it like it is – now we could use a few who tell it like it can be.” — Robert Orben

  “One day you will tell your story of how you’ve overcome what you are going through now, and it will become part of someone else’s survival guide.” — Unknown Author

“You want me to do something…tell me I can’t do it.” — Maya Angelou

“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!

 

Drop in every Sunday afternoon with Army Veteran, Peer Support Specialist, & Volunteer Facilitator Diana Rodriguez for Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Journaling with Warriors!” and every Sunday night with Volunteers, Derrick Iozzio, Army Veteran and Steven Bates, Air Force Veteran for "Surmise with The Guys!" edition of (WFL), sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).

We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) provides 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.

Every Sunday Afternoon:  "Journaling with Warriors!"

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Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Journaling with Warriors!", presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) — Every Sunday at 11:00 AM PST, 12:00 PM MST, 1:00 PM CST, and 2:00 PM EST

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Every Sunday Evening:  "Surmise with The Guys!"

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Warriors for Life (WFL) Online for "Surmise with The Guys!” edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Sunday Night at 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, and 7:30 PM ET

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82823275269

Drop in every Monday Morning for “Cup O' Joe" with Volunteer and Army Veteran Derrick Iozzio 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!

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Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Cup O' Joe" Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Monday 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/88191389604

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