The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 12 hours ago
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“Guess what? ‘Your life is changing around you,’ so go with the flow, because life goes on!” — 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 27, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Changing Day!” Why Not?
“If leaders want to remain effective then they need to be ready for change. Leadership is fast paced and constantly changing and evolving with new challenges. You need to be fluid, responsive and always adapting to the changing environment. Are you ready for continuous change?" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Staying real is one of the most courageous battles that we’ll ever fight. When we choose to be our true selves, the people around us will struggle to make sense of how and why we are changing.” — Brene Brown
“You can change your future by changing your attitude.”— Unknown Author

“Changing someone else’s life positively changes yours for the better as well.” — Cameron Boyce
“You change your life by changing your heart.” — Max Lucado

“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” — Angela Davis
“Help someone, not for the reward, but for the sake of changing a life.” — Emily's Quotes

“Yesterday, I was clever, so I wanted to go change the world. Today, I am wise, so I am changing myself.” — Rumi
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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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).
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Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) - Monday (TONIGHT), October 27, 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






