The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 15 hours ago
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“Be the giver with no expectations. Be a blessing to other people. Tis the season of giving!” — 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 — December 22, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Giver Day!” Why Not?
“The true leader takes care of people with their time, expertise, and inspiration! They prioritize being a giver, without getting credit, to build trust. If you want to create long lasting success for people then be a giver of hope and positive examples of leadership. It’s that simple!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.” — Barbara De Angelis
“A good life is when you take nothing for granted, work hard, be a giver not a taker, need less, appreciate the simple things, dream big, smile a lot, laugh often, and realize how blessed you are with what you have!” — Unknown Author
“If nature made you a giver, your hands are born open, and so is your heart. And though there may be times when your hands are empty, your heart is always full and you can give things out of that.” — Frances Burnett
“Be a giver, not a taker. Listen more, talk less, compliment more, criticize less, forgive more and judge less. In the end you will be happier.” — Unknown Author
“For every giver there must be a receiver, and for every receiver there must be a giver.”— T. Harv Eker
“I aspire to be a giver. A giver of love, a giver of good vibes and a giver of strength.” — Unknown Author
“All of us, at some time or other, need help. Whether we’re giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world. That’s one of the things that connects us as neighbors — in our own way, each one of us is a giver and a receiver.” — Fred Rogers
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) - Monday (TONIGHT), December 22, 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. It’s about “Honor & Respect Always – Warriors for Life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
