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The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!

“There are good and bad things in life to be ‘chasing’; never stop chasing your passion and purpose!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


Slow down and everything you are chasing will come around and catch you.
Today's Message is: "Chasing Day!" Why Not?

 

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!

 

Good “Saturday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!”  Welcome to the weekend from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — October 25, 2025

 

Today’s Message is:  “Chasing Day!”  Why Not?

 

“Leaders that truly care about their people and provide a clear vision and set of goals aren’t chasing after recognition or power.  They never forget about the people that are chasing that vision and the efforts being made to bring the vision a reality!  As a leader are you and your people chasing the right things for the right reasons?"  — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)


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More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

 

“Happiness comes from within you.  You’ll never find it by chasing relationships, jobs, beauty, money.  Happiness always starts within.” — Karen Salmonsohn

 

“Stop chasing people.  Focus on your goals and building your life.  The right people will eventually find their way to you.” — Unknown Author

 

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“When you stop chasing the wrong things, you give the right things a chance to catch you.” — Megan Fox 

 

“Keep chasing your goals whether you are:  alone, broke, tired or scared.  Keep going.” — Unknown Author

 

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“When you run after your thoughts, you are like a dog chasing a stick:  every time a stick is thrown, you run after it.  Instead be like a lion who, rather than chasing after the stick, turns to face the thrower.  One only throws a stick at a lion once.” — Milarepa

 

“Life is strange.  You arrive with northing, spend your whole life chasing everything, and still leave with nothing.  Maure your soul gains more than your hands.” — Unknown Author


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“If you spend your time chasing butterflies, they’ll fly away.  But if you spend time making a beautiful garden, the butterflies will come.  Don’t chase, attract.” — 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!

 

Drop in TONIGHT with Volunteer and Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs for "Burly's Warriors" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).

 

We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support that Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing 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: "How Was Your Week?"


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Warriors for Life (WFL) Peer Support Network Online "Burly's Warriors" edition, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — (TONIGHT), October 25, 2025 @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET

 

 

Drop in every Monday Morning for “Cup O' Joe" with Volunteer and Army Veteran Derrick 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!


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Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Cup O' Joe" Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Monday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET

 

 

“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country:  'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life’!”  COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


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