The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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“A life detour is an opportunity to right, left or straight, so take a different path — why not?” — 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 17, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Detour Day!” Why Not?
“Leadership is constantly dealing with unexpected roadblocks and unforeseen challenges. Confident leaders regain their footing and treat every detour like an opportunity to learn and use hidden strengths they didn’t know existed. An unexpected detour in leadership is bump in the road. Fill it in and keep on moving!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Often what may appear as a detour in life is actually the most direct and empowering path to your destination.” — James Arthur Ray
“Failure is a detour not a deed-end. Learn. Recalibrate and continue the journey.” — Unknown Author

“In the journey of life, it’s okay to take a detour as long as you enjoy the scenery.” — Marshall Goldsmith
“See any detour as an opportunity to experience new things.” — H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

“Failure is a detour, not a dead end street.” — Zig Ziglar
“Every detour brings a version of yourself you hadn’t met yet.” — Unknown Author

“When life doesn’t go your way… Follow your detour. Let go of your pain, conquer your fear and find the real you.” — Lindsay McKenzie
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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A medical condition gave me detour in my flying career. Although I eventually returned to flying that little detour led to a 20 year career after I left the military, so view any "detour" in your plans as an opportunity, not a problem.