The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- Oct 5
- 3 min read
“Rise above your limitations, pursue your purpose, and soar through life with a positive outlook!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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 — October 6, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Soar Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders see people for their value and their dedication. They motivate and inspire people to soar to new heights. You can soar above the others by treating people with respect and empowering them to soar!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“The higher we soar the smaller we appear to those who cannot fly.” — Friedrich Nietzsche
“Eagles don’t chase. They focus. They conquer. Be like an eagle – set your target. Trust your wings. Soar with purpose. Don’t run after everything. Stay calm, stay focused, stay you. When your mind is positive and your heart is helpful, success comes flying to you. Be your own eagle.” — Unknown Author
“You’ll never know how high you can soar until you take that first step off the ground.” — Unknown Author
“People who soar are those who refuse to sit back, sigh and wish things would change. They neither complain of their lot nor passively dream of some distant ship coming in. Rather they visualize in their minds that they are not quitters; they will not allow life’s circumstances to push them down and hold them under. Do you Soar?” — Unknown Author
“The courage to soar to great heights is inside all of us.” — Kerri Strug
“Be willing to Soar. Be willing to soar. Spread your wings and fly. You have one life to live. Just reach for the sky. Climb that mountain. Put your heart into everything that you do. Carry out your mission. Think things through and through.” — Ronell Warren Alman
“You soar the moment you stop chasing and start aligning.” — The Cosmos
“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, Inc. (VFV) 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: "Know Your Ingredients"
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) - Monday (TONIGHT), Oct 6, 2025 @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET
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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!
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
Soaring is much more fun when its done with others all around you.