The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- Sep 17
- 3 min read
“Staying on high ground is integrity — taking the high road is character!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Thursday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — September 18, 2025
Today’s Message is: “High Road Day!” Why Not?
“Leaders that display integrity and lead with courage have the ‘high road’ mentality. They are committed to building trust and earning respect. If you take the high road in your leadership it provides strength to overcome challenges and allows you to focus on solutions, not reactions!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Action is a high road to self-confidence and self-esteem.” — Bruce Lee
“The high road of grace will get you somewhere a whole lot faster than the freeway of spite.” — Unknown Author
“Always take the high road.” — John C. Maxwell
“When someone is rude, keep a smile on your face. When you stay on the high road & keep your joy, you take away their power.” — Joel Osteen
“Take the high road. No matter how much strife, and consternation, frustration and anger you might be confronted with — Don’t go to that level.” — Tim Gunn
“Walking in integrity will keep you in good company. You’ll never find people of low character on the high road.” — Unknown Author
“I’m going to take the high road because the low road is so crowded.” — Mia Farrow
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life’!” COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
True leaders stand out because generally they're on the high road of everything.