The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 4 days ago
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“Having the right mindset will lead to the best version of yourself. No one else can do it for you, but you!” — 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 20, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Version Day!” Why Not?
“The best leaders are always working to become the best version of themselves. It takes constant learning, listening, and commitment to become your best version. Every version of your leadership that you outgrow or learn from makes room for a better version to emerge!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second -rate version of somebody else.” — Judy Garland
“When you are living the best version of yourself, you inspire others to live the best version of themselves.” — Steve Maraboli
“Life is about becoming a better version of yourself.” — Lucy Hale
“To those who tried to break me, thank you. You didn’t know it, but you built a stronger, wiser, and more unstoppable version of me.” — Unknown Author
“Be the best version of yourself, instead of copying someone else.” — Omar Hardwick
“Close your eyes and imagine the best version of you possible. That’s who you really are. Let go of any part of you that doesn’t believe it.” — C. Assaad
“You should put on the best version of yourself when you go out in the world because that is a show of respect to the other people around you.” — Tom Ford
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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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
Versions don't matter much when, as Popeye says, I am what I am, and that's all that I am!