The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 7 days ago
- 3 min read
“You alone can be the master of your own fate — decide what you want and unlock for your own future!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Monday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!” Welcome to the new week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — August 4, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Master Day!” Why Not?
“Trust and bold action is the craft that leaders need to master. They have to be effective decision makers, inspirational and motivational in all aspects of their leadership. It takes hard work, discipline and leading by example to master your leadership craft!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Love is a great master. It teaches us to be what we never were.” — Moliere
“One of the best lessons you can learn in life is to master how to remain calm!” — Unknown Author

“Time is a master worker that heals the wounds of temporary defeat, and equalizes the inequalities and rights the wrongs of the world. There is nothing ‘impossible’ with time!” — Napoleon Hill
“You’re not going to master the rest of your life in one day. Just relax. Master the day. Then just keep doing that every day.” — Unknown Author

“The man who can master this time can master nearly anything.” — Winston Churchill
“Your life is a reflection of your inner thought life. Master your mind. Master your life.” — Unknown Author

“I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.” — William Ernest Henley
“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!
Come join Volunteer, Peer Support Specialist Kirk Poe for "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).
We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support Victory for Veterans 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.
TONIGHT's Topic: "The Brain and Addiction"

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) - Monday (TONIGHT), August 4, 2025 @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86121340012
Drop in every Friday Morning for “It’s Coffee with Lauren” with Veteran/First Responder Supporter & Volunteer Facilitator Lauren 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!

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
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82870324338
“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life’!” COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
