The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- Jan 3
- 3 min read
“Hands are powerful and helping hands can provide positive energy and change lives forever!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Sunday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — January 4, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Hands Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders provide guiding hands when people are falling behind, or they’ve made a mistake. They provide the necessary hands-on support and resources to promote positive solutions. Build a trusted team that feels comfortable raising their hands and asking questions. Promote engagement and empowerment — that's leadership!” —COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“It is incredibly powerful to know that your future is in your hands.” — Keanu Reeves
“Destiny is never prewritten. You write your life with your hands, with your actions.” — Unknown Author
“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping you, the other for helping others.” — Audrey Hepburn
“Your life is in your hands. No matter where you are now, no matter what has happened in your life, you can begin to consciously choose your thoughts and you can change your life. There is no such thing as a hopeless situation. Every single circumstance of your life can change.” — Unknown Author
“Take responsibility of your own happiness; never put it in other people’s hands.” — Roy T. Bennett
“Helping hands heal hearts and hurts. Put yours to good use.” — Leslie C. Dobson
“Take a look at those two open hands of yours. They are tools with which to serve, make friends, and reach out for the best in life. Open hands open the way to achievements. Put them to work today.” — Wilfred A. Peterson
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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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
If someone who only thinks about me is made a leader, someone else made a big mistake.