The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 4 days ago
- 3 min read
“If people put in the effort, stay the course and commit they’ll achieve their purpose!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Thursday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — August 7, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Stay Day!” Why Not?
“If you want to build trust in times of uncertainty, then leaders need to stay centered and ready to adapt to challenges. If leaders stay centered, the people stay centered and focused. Know your ‘north star’ and stay flexible, grounded, and centered as a leader no matter what challenges lie ahead of you!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Stay strong, stay positive, and never give up.” — Roy T. Bennett
“Stay the course, but adjust. Stay yourself, but evolve. Stay humble, but lead. Stay hungry, but be grateful. Stay focused, but explore. Stay awake, but dream.” — Unknown Author

“If you absolutely can’t stay positive, don’t go negative, just cruise neutral for a while until you can get back up.” — Teri Guillemets
“Stay original and let the world copy you.” — Unknown Author

“Stay true to yourself and the world will come to you.” — Maya Angelou
“If you stay, stay forever. If you go, do it today. If you change, change for the better. And if you talk, make sure you mean what you say.” — Unknown Author

“Work hard, stay positive, and get up early. It’s the best part of the day.” — Geroge Allen
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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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. It is my firm desire to stay in the loving protection of our Almighty God and His Son, Jesus Christ. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://biblehub.com/topical/s/stay.htm
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In biblical terms, the concept of "stay" encompasses various meanings, including to remain, to support, or to endure. The term is used both literally and metaphorically throughout the Scriptures, reflecting different aspects of faith, obedience, and divine support.
1. Stay as Remaining or Abiding
The idea of staying in a place…
Far to many people these days are focused on instant gratification and have no concept of staying the course to achieve the best results.