The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!

“What is your first priority in life?  Who comes first?  Think about it!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Today's Message is: "First Day!" Why Not?

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!

Good “Saturday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!”  Welcome to the weekend from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — August 16, 2025

Today’s Message is:  “First Day!”  Why Not?

“There are many ‘first’ in leadership.  A first time leader taking on challenges and opportunities.  Taking the first risk as a leader.  Setting the first example for your followers.  Making your first tough decision.  Putting people first before yourself.  Great leaders make a great first impression!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“You can’t be anything for anyone else.  Without first being enough for yourself.” — Unknown Author

“You’re off to great to great places.  Today is your first day!  Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!” — Dr. Seuss

“People who end up as ‘first’ don’t actually set out to be first.  They set out to do something they love.” — Condoleezza Rice

“Take the first step in faith.  You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.

“First be the best and then be first.” — John Wooden

“Never feel bad for putting yourself first and doing what is right for you.” — Unknown Author

  “You never know what you can accomplish in life unless you first try.” — Jennifer Arnold

“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!

 

Drop in TONIGHT with Volunteer and Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs for "Burly's Warriors" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).

We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support that Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing 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 Big 5 for Mental Health!"

https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/dropintonightfor-thebig5formentalhealth-withwarriorsforlife-wfl

Warriors for Life (WFL) Peer Support Network Online "Burly's Warriors" edition, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — (TONIGHT), August 16, 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/87197441247 

Drop in every Monday Morning for “Cup O' Joe" with Volunteer and Army Veteran Derrick 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!

https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/mondaymornings-cupo-joe-withwarriorsforlife-wfl-presentedbyvictoryforveteransinc

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Cup O' Joe" Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Monday 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/88191389604

“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country:  'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life’!”  COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs