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

“Show up with the right attitude every single day.  Be your own biggest fan!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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

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

“You know what day it is!  Have a great Hump Day!”

Good “Wednesday & Hump Day” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!”  Welcome to the middle of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — September 10, 2025

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

“Great leaders are present, committed; they set the tone and they show up to serve the team.  There is a power in showing up as a leader,  You build trust and earn respect.  When you show up as a true leader, you’re putting people first!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“Your destiny is just waiting for you to show up.” — Jillian Michaels

“No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, show up, and never give up.”— Unknown Author

“Show up in every single moment like you’re meant to be there.” — Marie Forleo

“Sometimes the bravest  and most important thing you can do is just show up.” — Brene Brown

“Do the work and show up for your life, because you are the only one who can live it, and the rest of us need you.” — Jen Hatmaker

“Show up for people.  Offer what you can.  Be unselfish.  Love people when they need it, even when you feel they don’t deserve it.  Be a healer.  Be kind.  Show up for people.  Because when you’re hurting you’ll want someone to show up for you.” — Alex Elle

  “If you don’t show up for yourself, who will?” — Alan Young

“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, Air Force Veteran, Peer Support Specialist, and Writer/Author Steven Bates TONIGHT for "Mid-Week Musings!" 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:  "Bunkering Down!"

https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/tonight-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-bunkering-down-with-steven-and-friends-everyone-is-welcome

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Mid-Week Musings!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Wednesday (TONIGHT), September 10, 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/87440882846 

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