The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 10 hours ago
- 3 min read
“You are unique and there is only one of you, so just be you and be true to yourself!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
“Middle of the Week…almost the weekend! Happy Hump Day!”
Good “Wednesday & Hump Day” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the middle of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — October 29, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Be You Day!” Why Not?
“Be a leader, follower, or be you! Great leaders live their core values and inspire people with their actions. It’s not just about words that make leaders authentic, it’s how they translate those words into positive results. It’s about being their best version of themselves. Be you; Be the best leader every day!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Don’t live for others, live for yourself, because others will not always be there, but you will be you for the rest of your life.” — Jesus Coca
“Be you. Do you. For you.” — Unknown Author
“Stop trying to be someone you’re not. Be what you’re good at, be you.” — Jeffree Star
“Be you. The world will adjust.” — Unknown Author
“Don’t try so hard to fit in, and certainly don’t try so hard to be different… just try hard to be you.” — Zendaya Coleman
“Not everyone is going to understand your journey. Not everyone is going to believe in what you believe in. You are on your own path so never change who you are. Stay true be you.” — Unknown Author
“Just be yourself. Nobody can change the way you are and it’s not wrong to be you. There will be a lot of obstacles. Remember to always be positive and strong, no matter what the situation is. Don’t be afraid to put yourself first sometimes.” — Unknown Author
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Mid-Week Musings!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Wednesday (TONIGHT), October 29, 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
