The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 10 hours ago
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“Being present in a ‘heartbeat’ to support a friend during their storm is heard and valued!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Tuesday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — December 23, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Heartbeat Day!” Why Not?
“Leaders know when to take deliberate action to bring order to any type of chaos. Because they are the steady ‘heartbeat’ that maintains calm, bringing order to overwhelming problems and challenges during a crisis. Are you the steady ‘heartbeat’ that brings confidence to the team?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc(VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“If you have a heartbeat, there’s still time for your dreams.” — Sean Stephenson
“Hope is the heartbeat of the soul!” — Unknown Author

“Enjoy life while you can. It can be taken in a heartbeat.” — Jasmin Morin
“Every heartbeat writes a new story of life.” — Unknown Author

“Dreams are the heartbeat of ambition. If your dreams don’t make your heart race, you’re not dreaming big enough.”— Unknown Author
“Whatever you’re going through right now… just remember, there’s hope in every breath, in every heartbeat and in every smile. Don’t give up!” — Unknown Author

“Passion is the heartbeat of life; without it we merely exist.” — Unknown Author
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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