The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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“Habits can lift you up, or knock you down — they define who and what you’ll become!” — 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 — January 10, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Habits Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders are consistent, resilient, and disciplined when it comes to their leadership habits. If they set high standards of reliability, trust, and integrity, people will emulate and embrace those same standards! If you want to navigate the challenges of leadership, develop impactful habits!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc(VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“If your habits don’t line up with your dream, then you need to either change your habits or change your dream!” — John Maxwell
“In which direction are your habits currently steering your life?” — James Clear
“Habits are like a cable. We weave a stand of it every day.” — Horace Mann
“Our character, basically, is a composite of our habits.” — Unknown Author
“Habits are either the best of the worst things in the world; they either carry us to heaven or hurl us to hell.” — P. D. Stanhope
“Create healthy habits. Not restrictions.” — Unknown Author
“Habits don’t care if they’re good or bad, helping or hurting you. Either way they’ll compound over time to form your identity.” — Will Moore
“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: "One Habit at a Time, for Your Mind!"
Warriors for Life (WFL) Peer Support Network Online "Burly's Warriors" edition, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — (TONIGHT), January 10, 2026 @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET
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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!
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. It’s about “Honor & Respect Always – Warriors for Life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
One can often tell more about a new leader by studying their habits than listening to their spiel.