The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 5 days ago
- 3 min read
“Break free from negative thoughts. It’s important for your mental and physical health!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
“Two days until the weekend — Happy Hump Day Everyone!”

Good “Wednesday & Hump Day” Afternoon “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the middle of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — August 6, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Break Day!” Why Not?
“Leaders have a major impact on how organizations function, their climate, and the culture. The leader at the top is the key link and influencer that can make or break an organization by their demeanor and attitude. Be a driving force of positive reinforcement, instead of break in the link with a negative attitude!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Life is short. Break the rules. Forgive quickly. Kiss slowly. Love truly. Laugh uncontrollably and never regret anything that makes you smile.” — Mark Twain
“Sorry’ works when a mistake is made, but not when trust is broken. So in life, make mistakes, but never break trust. Because forgiving is easy, but forgetting and trusting again is sometimes impossible!” — Unknown Author

“You can’t break my spirit, it’s my dreams you take.” — James Blunt
“Break the rules. Own the game.” — Unknown Author

“To break the mold, sometimes you have to start over.” — Michael Morhaime
“I will not break. I will remain strong.” — Unknown Author

“We fall. We break. We fail. But then. We rise. We heal. We overcome.” — Unknown Author
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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TONIGHT's Topic: "Getting Out of the Comfort Zone!"

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Mid-Week Musings!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Wednesday (TONIGHT), August 6, 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

Good afternoon Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. I love the Lord with my whole heart and there is nothing that can break my relationship with Him. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://biblejournalingdigitally.com/breaking-soul-ties-finding-freedom-in-faith/
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