The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- Oct 6
- 3 min read
“Time is limited; opportunities can be temporary, so ‘Seize the Moments’ and act on the possibilities!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Tuesday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — October 7, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Temporary Day!” Why Not?
“Leadership positions and titles are temporary. They change over time as we bring in the next generation of leadership. The key to lasting leadership influence is to take that temporary time and make your decisions, relationships, and actions so memorable they become your lasting legacy!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“The secret of endurance is to remember that your pain is temporary but your reward will be eternal.” — Rick Warren
“Don’t make a permanent decision for your temporary emotion.” — Unknown Author
“Nothing is more permanent than the temporary.” — A.E. Stallings
“Every situation in life is temporary. So, when life is good, make sure you enjoy and receive it fully. And when life is not good, remember that it will not last forever and better days are on the way.” — Jenni Young
“Motivation is an external, temporary high that pushes you forward. Inspiration is a sustainable internal glow which pulls you forward.” — Thomas Leonard
“Everything is temporary. Emotions, thoughts, people and scenery. Do not get attached, just flow with it.” — Unknown Author
“Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration, it’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.” — John C. Maxwell
“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
One of the most lasting things you learn in the military is that everything is temporary.