The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- Sep 19
- 3 min read
“Have a positive impact on people and treat them with respect; this is how you measure your worth!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Saturday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!” Welcome to the weekend from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — September 20, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Measure Day!” Why Not?
“The true measure of leaders is demonstrated in their actions and how much others achieve. Great leaders develop, uplift, and inspire people to action. They earn their trust, respect, and support through positive influence, character, integrity, and setting a clear example. Do you measure up?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“The measure of wisdom is how calm you are when facing any given situation.” — Naval Ravikant
“Measure success by success, not by the number of failures it takes to achieve it.” — Harvey Mackay

“Never measure your generosity by what you give, but rather by what you have left.” — Fulton J. Sheen
“Don’t measure your successes on someone else’s tape measure.” — Unknown Author

“The true measure of an individual is now he treats a person who can do him absolutely no good.” — Ann Landers
“Stop trying to ‘fix’ yourself; you’re not broken! You are perfectly imperfect and powerful beyond measure!” — Steve Maraboli

“The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.” — Vince Lombardi
“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, Army Combat Medic Veteran, & Music Writer/Producer Mike Williams filling in for 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: "How Was Your Week?"

Warriors for Life (WFL) Peer Support Network Online "Burly's Warriors" edition, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — (TONIGHT), September 20, 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!

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

Truly great leaders take measure of what the have then go out and win with what they have.