The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 9 hours ago
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“Life will challenge you. Your attitude is a choice. Your reaction is a responsibility!” —COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Sunday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — November 23, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Reaction Day!” Why Not?
“A leader’s reaction and emotions are critical to the path forward in leadership. When people aren’t responding, no reaction is a display of complacency. Overreacting and being aggressive without understanding the root cause can break morale and trust. Know the difference between a decisive reaction or a thoughtful response!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision!” — Winston S. Churchill
“For every positive change you make in your life, something else also changes for the better — it creates a chain reaction.” — Leon Brown
“A good response beats a bad reaction any day. Be encouraged.” — Kerry E. Wagner
“Sometimes it is better to react with no reaction.” — Unknown Author
“It’s reaction to adversity, not adversity itself that determines how your life’s story will develop!” — Dieter F. Uchtdorf
“You will continue to suffer if you have an emotional reaction to everything that is said to you. True power is sitting back and observing everything with logic. True power is restraint. If words control you that means everyone else can control you. Breathe and allow things to pass.” — Unknown Author
“Change is not a four letter word…but often your reaction to it is!” — Jeffrey Gitomer
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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