The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 4 days ago
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"Every day you’re a new person and it’s a new beginning. Remind yourself!" — 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 from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — July 22, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Remind Yourself Day!” Why Not?
“Leadership is a demanding journey, but it’s also a rewarding one. It requires commitment beyond just showing up every day. Leadership is taking action for a purpose that inspires others to follow with courage and confidence. Remind yourself; if it were easy, everyone would be leading!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Turn your attention to a while away from the worries and anxieties. Remind yourself of all your many blessings.” — Ralph Marston
“Remind yourself ever day: I am in charge of my happiness. I will not let anything outside of myself control me. I am creating a life that feels good on the inside and it will turn into experiences that are good on the outside.” — Unknown Author
“Remind yourself that you cannot fail at being yourself.” — Wayne Dyer
“Sometimes you have to remind yourself that you’re something special. That you can’t be replaced… your heart, your mind, your conversation, your care, it can’t be replicated. By anyone.” — Unknown Author
“Some mornings you have to remind yourself that you got through yesterday and you will get through today too.” — Lidia Longorio
“Warrior. Remind yourself of what you’ve been able to overcome. All the times you felt like you weren’t going to make it through, you proved yourself wrong. You’re more powerful than you think.” — Unknown Author
“Remind yourself you are a million times enough. You were enough yesterday, today and tomorrow. You were enough when you looked in the mirror this morning, on those hard days, exhausted and have no energy, Acknowledge that everything you do is beautiful and enough.” — Unknown Author
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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
Good afternoon Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. Many times I have to remind myself that in spite of my pain and maladies, there are others with worse things than me. Therefore I remind myself that God is in charge and has a plan for my life. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-ministry-of-reminding-myself
The Ministry of Reminding—Myself
Article by
John Piper
Founder & Teacher, Desiring God
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