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

“Stop making excuses; you have to decide to be remarkable – stand out!” — 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 — November 3, 2025

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

“Great leaders not only do memorable work, they do remarkable things that go beyond the average.  If you want to sustain excellence in your leadership role then be remarkable consistently.  Do remarkable things that build trust with people!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“It’s a lonely road for those of us who choose to be remarkable.” — Unknown Author

“How dare you settle for less when the world has made it so easy for you to be remarkable.” — Seth Goodin

“Your words have power – let it be remarkable, life-giving power.” — Ellen Graf-Martin 

“Be remarkable.  If you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be.” — Unknown Author

“Nothing is so common-place as to wish to be remarkable.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes

 “Relatable is because relatable is average.  I don’t want to be relatable.  I want to be remarkable.” — Jon Acuff

“Life is meant to be remarkable.  Let Go and let it be!” — Heidi Reagan

“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!

 

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).

We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) provides 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:  "The Lie About Mental Health!"

https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-kirk-friends-tonight-for-the-lie-about-mental-health-with-warriors-for-life-wfl

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) - Monday (TONIGHT), November 3, 2025 @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86121340012 

Drop in every Friday Morning for “It’s Coffee with Lauren” with Veteran/First Responder Supporter & Volunteer Facilitator Lauren 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!

https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/drop-in-for-it-s-coffee-with-lauren-every-friday-morning-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-friends

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

Join Zoom Meeting:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82870324338

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