The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 13 hours ago
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“Understand yourself; take action and grow.. Step out into your journey! Why Not?” —COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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 — December 6, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Journey Day!” Why Not?
“The leadership journey is about leading yourself first, then inspiring others to follow by your example. The journey is a lifelong commitment to personal growth; guiding others to improve and rise to their highest potential!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Life is about accepting the challenges along the way, choosing to keep moving forward, and savoring the journey!”— Roy T. Bennett
“Life is the greatest journey you will ever be on.” — Unknown Author

“Each Person’s soul journey is unique; yet dependent on the genuine love, support, and connection with others.” — Dr. Debra Reble
“Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” — Greg Anderson

“Not everyone will understand your journey. It’s not their journey to make sense of. It’s yours.” — Zero Dean
“Your journey is not the same as mine, and my journey is not the same as yours. But if you meet me on a certain path, may we encourage each other to carry on and remind each other that we are not alone!”— Unknown Author

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” — Lao Tzu
“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.
Join our Volunteer, Air Force Veteran, Peer Support Specialist, and Writer/Author Steven Bates TONIGHT filling is for 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: "How Was Your Week?"

Warriors for Life (WFL) Peer Support Network Online "Burly's Warriors" edition, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — (TONIGHT), December 6, 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 "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
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“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country. It’s about “Honor & Respect Always – Warriors for Life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs






