The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs 
- Oct 13
- 3 min read
“Be proud of your life. Make up your mind that you’re going to work on being your best possible self!” — 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 14, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Work Day!” Why Not?
“When it comes to leadership and work, it’s about holding people accountable, giving clear directions, and empowering them to do their very best work. If you define the vision and purpose, provide actionable expectations and goals, then work becomes effortless!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“The only limit to our growth, is the amount of work we are willing to put in.” — Eric Thomas
“Work hard, stay positive, and get up early. It’s the best part of the day.” — George Allen Sr.

“Goodness and hard work are rewarded with respect.” — Luther Campbell
“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” — Steve Jobs

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” — Thomas Edison
“If you don’t make time to work on creating the life you want, you’re eventually going to be forced to spend a lot of time dealing with a life you don’t want.” — Kevin Ngo

“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe..” — Gail Devers
“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










Good afternoon Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. Man was put on this earth to work.
https://biblehub.com/topical/t/the_purpose_of_work.htm
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Introduction
The concept of work is deeply embedded in the biblical narrative, reflecting God's design for humanity and His creation. From the very beginning, work is portrayed as a divine ordinance, a means through which humans participate in God's creative and sustaining activity. The Bible provides a comprehensive understanding of the purpose of work, emphasizing its spiritual, moral, and communal dimensions.
Creation and the Divine Mandate
The foundation for understanding the purpose of work is laid in the creation account. In Genesis…
Great leaders make work fun.