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

“Take time to ‘look up’ from your phones today and see what’s happening in real time around you!”  — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Today's Message is: "Look Up!" Why Not?

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

Good “Tuesday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!”  Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — August 26, 2025

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

“People will follow a leader’s example for many reasons.  They ‘look up’ to visionary leaders that provide purpose, stability, and dependability.  People are inspired by a leader’s confidence, courage and commitment to under challenging times.  Be a leader that people will ‘look up’ to!”  — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“Look up to the sky.  You’ll never find rainbows if you’re looking down.” — Charlie Chaplin

“For one minute, walk outside, stand there in silence, look up at the sky and contemplate how amazing life is.” — Unknown Author

“When life gets too overwhelming, just look up at the night sky and lose yourself for a while.” — Rachel Wolchin

“When life knocks you down, try to land on your back.  Because if you can look up, you can get up.” — Les Brown

“Don’t look down with a frown.  Look up with a smile.” — Maggie Russell

“Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet.  Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist.  Be curious.  And however difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.  It matters that you don’t just give up.”  — Stephen Hawking

“Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations.  I may not reach them but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them and try to follow them.” — Louisa May Alcott

“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!

 

Join our Volunteer, Army Combat Medic Veteran, & Music Writer/Producer Mike Williams TONIGHT for "Mike Check" 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 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:  "Check Fire!"

https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-mike-friends-tonight-for-check-fire-with-warriors-for-life-wfl

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Mike Check" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Tuesday (TONIGHT), August 26, 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/83145057228

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!

https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/drop-in-for-it-s-coffee-with-lauren-every-friday-morning-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-friends

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