The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 7 days ago
- 3 min read
“Be guilt free and find time for yourself — so important!” — 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 25, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Find Time Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders always ‘find time” for their people. They make time to listen, gain insight, and connect with people. Make an investment in your people, find time to engage them and you will build trust, earn respect, and increase morale!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“We must find time to stop & thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” — John F. Kennedy
“Always find time for the things that make you feel happy to be alive.” — Unknown Author
“If you rely on finding time to do something, it will never be done. If you want to find time, you must make time.” — Josh Kaufman
“You’ll never find time unless you make time.” — Unknown Author
“No one is always busy. It’s about priorities. You will always find time for the people that are important to you.”— Unknown Author
“Find time for thought, this is the source of strength. Find time for the game, this is the secret of eternal youth. Find time for reading, this is the foundation of knowledge. Find time to be friendly, this is the road to happiness. Find time for dreams, they will pull your vehicle to the stars. Find time to love and be loved in return, this is the privilege of the Gods. Find time to look around you, it’s too short a day to be selfish. Find time to laugh, this is the music of the soul.” — Yiannis Ritsos
“If you are waiting for the right time to come, that time will never come. You don’t find time, you create time. For everytime, has its own role to play. Faith.” — Unknown Author
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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
When I first became a squadron commander I was totally amazed at the responses when I took the time to stop by shops, have a cup of coffee and talk with folks.