The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 15 hours ago
- 3 min read
“Gratitude can be a tough pill to swallow these days. Focus on the positive. Make gratitude a new attitude!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
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Good “Thursday & Thanksgiving 🦃” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — November 27, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Gratitude Day!” Why Not?
“Gratitude in leadership is an attitude. It’s about going beyond just using words like ‘good job!’ or ‘way to go!’ It’s not always about words, it’s about action. If you want to be authentic then recognize the value in others by paying attention (eye contact) and connecting in a meaningful way (group huddle)!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.”— Melody Beattie
“Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude, Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.” — Henri Frederic Amiel
“Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” — Zig Ziglar
“Wear gratitude like a cloak and it will feed every corner of your life.” — Rumi
“To express gratitude is gracious and honorable, to enact gratitude is generous and noble, but to live with gratitude ever in our hearts is to touch heaven!” — Thomas S. Monson
“Gratitude is the best medicine. It heals your mind, your body, and your spirit. And attract more things to be grateful for.” — Unknown Author
“Gratitude is an antidote to negative emotions, a neutralizer of envy, hostility, worry, and irritation.” — Sonja Lyubomirsky
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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TONIGHT's Topic: "Gratitude!"
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Forever Forward!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Thursday (TONIGHT), November 27, 2025, @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET
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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
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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
