The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!

“Define you & your life!  Know where you are, where you want to be, & how to get there!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Today's Message is: "Define Day!" Why Not?

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!

Good “Saturday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!”  Welcome to the weekend from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — November 29, 2025

Today’s Message is:  “Define Day!”  Why Not?

“The character and integrity of a leader outside the presence of people define what makes a good leader.  What they do in private will define what actions they reveal when everyone is watching.  Your vision, values and actions will define you as a leader.  How do you define your leadership?”  — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc(VFV) 

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“Define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you’re proud to live.”— Anne Sweeney

“Most difficult times help us define who we are.” — Unknown Author

“You are more powerful than you know.  Feelings of overwhelm do not define your worth.” — Brene Brown

“Two things define you.  Your patience when you have nothing & your attitude when you have everything.” — Unknown Author 

“Others do not define you — you define yourself through your words and actions!” — Karen Handel

“Your past is not a life sentence.  It doesn’t define who you are today.  So keep the wisdom, remember the lessons, and leave the rest.  Don’t stay stuck.  Keep going!.” — Unknown Author

“Mental health problems don’t define who you are.  They are something you experience.  You walk in the rain and you feel the rain, but, importantly, you are not the rain.” — Matt Haig

“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs

 

Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Year-round Online Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invisible Wounds.

 

Drop in TONIGHT with Volunteer and Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs for "Burly's Warriors" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).

We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support that Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing via WFL. If you know someone who is a veteran, first responder or a family member/caregiver, please ask them to join us for at least one meeting so they can learn more about what we do and how they can share their wisdom with others who may be able to learn from them.

TONIGHT's Topic: "Self-Discipline is Fundamental!"

https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/drop-in-tonight-for-self-discipline-is-fundamental-with-mikel-friends-warriors-for-life-wfl

Warriors for Life (WFL) Peer Support Network Online "Burly's Warriors" edition, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — (TONIGHT), November 29, 2025 @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87197441247 

Drop in every Monday Morning for “Cup O' Joe" with Volunteer and Army Veteran Derrick Iozzio as part of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. VFV!  Check out the times below and how to connect through Zoom!

https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/mondaymornings-cupo-joe-withwarriorsforlife-wfl-presentedbyvictoryforveteransinc

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Cup O' Joe" Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Monday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET

Join Zoom Meeting:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88191389604

“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country:  'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life’!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs