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

“Don’t take anything for granted, ask questions, ask why, and always be curious — keep your mind active!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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

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

Good “Monday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!”  Welcome to the new week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — September 8, 2025

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

“Great leaders with curious minds are always asking ‘what if’ or ‘why.’ Because they never just settle for the ‘status quo!’  They think outside the box and drive innovation.  If you want people to get out of their comfort zone, task risks, and learn, then you need to be curious!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“Blessed are the curious for they shall have adventures.” — Unknown Author

“The future belongs to the curious.  The ones who are not afraid to try it, explore it, poke at it, question it and turn it inside out.” — Unknown Author

“When you’re curious, fun has a way of just showing up.” — Curious George

“Around here we don’t look backwards for very long… we keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things because we’re curious… and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” — Walt Disney

“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.” — Stephen Hawking

“Be curious, not judgmental.” — Unknown Author

  “Be a learner, not an expert.  Be fascinated, not frustrated.  Be curious, not furious” — Brene Brown

“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!

 

Come join Volunteer, Peer Support Specialist Kirk Poe for "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" 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 Victory for Veterans provides 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:  "Triggered"

https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/drop-in-tonight-with-kirk-friends-for-triggered-warriors-for-life-wfl-online-peer-support-ne

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) - Monday (TONIGHT), Sept 8, 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/86121340012 

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