The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 3 days ago
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"If you want to have a powerful day with powerful energy, then start each day with a positive tone!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
“Yes you guessed it, today is that day — Happy Hump Day!”
Good “Wednesday & Hump Day” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!” Welcome to the middle of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — July 30, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Tone Day!” Why Not?
“Setting the proper tone in leadership can influence trust, motivation, attitude, communications, and overall morale. If you want to start each day right as leader then set the right tone in your words and actions. Positive leadership is all about positive tone!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“If you don’t set the tone for the day, negative thoughts will set them for you.” — Joel Osteen
“The way you start your days sets the tone. Choose calm, choose strength, and walk into this new morning with quiet confidence.” — Unknown Author
“Setting the tone — thought our actions, words and energy — shapes what’s possible!” — Unknown Author
“Your relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have.” — Unknown Author
“Your tone matters as much as your words.” — Dave Willis
“The way you speak to yourself becomes the tone of your life. Let your inner voice be soft, loving, and grounded in truth — not fear.” — Unknown Author
“We set the tone with our energy.” — Nick Licari
“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!
Join our Volunteer, Army Veteran & Peer Support Specialist/Supervisor Derrick Iozzio filling in for Steven Bates TONIGHT for "Mid-Week Musings!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).
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TONIGHT's Topic: "Truth or Consequences!"
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Mid-Week Musings!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Wednesday (TONIGHT), July 30 2025, @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET
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Warriors for Life (WFL) Online “It’s Coffee with Lauren” Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Friday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM 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
Good afternoon Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. We can not expect others to accept our message of the Good News of Jesus Christ if we have demeaning tone to our message. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://www.livingandpowerful.org/blog/god-cares-about-tone
The tone police: How God wants us to talk and act
Written By Keith Kraska
This is adapted from a video that you can watch here.
When Christians discuss politics, culture or various theological issues on social media, it can get pretty nasty. Name calling and ad hominem attacks are common. You see a lot of mockery and sarcasm, the creative use of derisive memes, and just a general snark, obnoxiousness,…
Really great leaders understand that what you say is not nearly as important as how you say it.