The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 14 hours ago
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“Pause before you react to things. Make a positive impact to improve the outcome!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
“Get that Coffee going! 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 — November 12, 2025
Today’s Message is: “React Day!” Why Not?
“How leaders react under extreme adversity and their coping skills with uncertainty sets the tone for who’s in control. As a leader you need to remain calm, decisive, and stable when faced with chaos. Your ability to navigate and control any situation influences the people you lead. Perception is powerful!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Before you act, listen. Before you react, think. Before you spend, earn. Before you criticize, wait. Before you pray, forgive. Before you quit, try.” — Ernest Hemingway
“When you react, you are giving away your power. When you respond, you are staying in control of yourself.” — Bob Proctor
“Respond; don’t react. Listen; don’t talk. Think; don’t assume.” — Raji Lukkoor
“You don’t need to react. Let time expose what silence already knew!” — Unknown Author
“Have the courage to act instead of react.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes
“Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future.” — Deepak Chopra
“Control how you react! If you allow people to trigger your emotions, you give them power over you. Choose wisely, who you give this power to.” — Unknown Author
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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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
