The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 3 days ago
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“You’re in charge of you, you’re in the driver’s seat, always make the first move!” — 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 10, 2025
Today’s Message is: “First Move Day!” Why Not?
“If leaders want to be their best selves, the first move is to understand their leadership style and identify their strengths and weaknesses. Recognizing your mindset and behaviors will have a positive impact on people, your team, and leadership!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Every win this week starts with the first move you make today.” — Unknown Author
“Make the first move and make the second move too.” — Unknown Author
“If you want things to change you have to stop waiting for someone else to make the first move.” — Karen White
“I have the courage to make the first move!” — Unknown Author
“You never know who’s waiting to be inspired by your first move. Start where you are, with what you have. It’s more than enough.” — Unknown Author
“Stop saying you’ll do it ‘one day’ and just do it. At some point you have to make the first move. You have to make all the things you plan inside your head happen. You have to start taking steps to get what you want, even if they are baby steps. It’s time to start working on that life that you’ve always dreamed of, put the fear of failure aside and just do it. The one thing more scary than starting is regret.” — Unknown Author
“What you want also wants you… but it’s waiting for you to make the first move.” — Unknown Author
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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
The first move a new leader should make is to not try to be like other leaders.