The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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“Make your ‘want’ a call to action. Make it greater than your need!” — 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 28, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Want Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders strive to be adaptable, dependable, and goal oriented. They want to be composed, fearless, and committed to taking care of people and leading with excellence. They want to drive results and success each day. What kind of leader do you want to be and how do you show up each day?" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“The only thing that’s keeping you from getting what you want is the story you keep telling yourself.” — Tony Robbins
“I want to inspire people. I want someone to look at me and say ‘because of you, I didn’t give up.” — Unknown Author
“You can have everything in life you want if you will just help other people get what they want.” — Zig Ziglar
“What do you want? If you want to have something you have never had in your life, you should be willing to do something you have never done in your life. At the counter of success, there is no bargain. You have to pay the full price” — Unknown Author
“Don’t chase, don’t beg, don’t stress, don’t be desperate, just relax. When you relax, it will come to you. Make your wants, want you.” — Angela Davis
“This life is yours. Take the power to choose what you want to do and do it well. Take the power to love what you want in life and love it honestly. Take the power to walk in the forest and be a part of nature. Take the power to control your own life. No one else can do it for you. Take the power to make your life happy.” — Susan Polis Schutz
“When you know what you want, and want it bad enough, you will find a way to get it.” — Jim Rohn
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