The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 11 hours ago
- 3 min read
“If you’re going the wrong way, then stop, don’t continue, and walk it back — find the right path!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Sunday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — August 10, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Wrong Day!” Why Not?
“The very best leaders take responsibility for their mistakes and when others fail under their leadership. Be willing to accept 100% of the ownership when things go south and make sure you recognize everyone when things go in the right direction!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“If you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrongroom.” — Confucius
“It doesn’t take courage to be wrong, just willingness to learn.” — Unknown Author

“It takes guts and humility to admit mistakes. Admitting we’re wrong is courage, not a weakness.” — Roy T. Bennett
“There will be haters, there will be doubters, there will be non-believers, and then there will be you, proving them wrong.” — Unknown Author

“Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being excited about what could go right.” — Tony Robbins
“Be the one who points out what is going right and helps out what is going wrong.” — Unknown Author

“Be yourself. No one can say you’re doing it wrong.” — Charlies M. Schulz
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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