The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- Oct 12
- 3 min read
“Take a little time to recharge your batteries. A little rest and ‘you time’ is so important!” — 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 13, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Little Day!” Why Not?
“Big things happen for the wrong reason when leaders overlook the little issues that are crucial to an organization. Ignoring the little things can lead to major failures, loss of trust, and morale could go in the toilet. Keep an eye on the little things!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller
“Happiness is enjoying the little things in life.” — Tiny Buddha
“It’s a tough life and it’s the little things that get us through the day.” — Jeffrey Deaver
“A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure may turn to glorious success.” — Unknown Author
“A little foolishness, enough to enjoy life, and a little wisdom to avoid the errors, that will do.” — Osho
“You can’t control everything. Sometimes you just need to relax and have faith that things will work out. Let go a little and just let life happen.” — Kody Keplinger
“Small steps are triumphs. Obstacles don’t define you. Life’s little joys, your resilience.” — Unknown Author
“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 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: "It's OK to not be OK"
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) - Monday (TONIGHT), Oct 13, 2025 @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET
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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
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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
For real leaders there's no such thing as a little thing.