The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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“What you are willing to put into each day and life will determine what you achieve!” — 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 — January 13, 2026
Today’s Message is: “What You Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders have that ‘what you can do’ mentality. They aren’t talking about what they can do, they’re empowering people to see what they can do. People are the foundation of a successful team and organization. Stay focused on what you can do to make people better!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see!” — Henry David Thoreau
“The first step to getting what you want is to have the courage to get rid of what you don’t.” — Zig Ziglar

“What you do has far greater impact than what you say.” — Stephen Covey
“What you think, you become, What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.” — Unknown Author

“When you do what you love, you find joy and meaning in every moment of your life.” — Dorina Sasson
“Life is an echo. What you send out, comes back. What you sow, you reap. What you give, you get. What you see in others, exists in you. Remember, life is an echo, it always gets back to you. So give goodness.” — Unknown Author

“When you hear only what you want to hear, you’re not listening. When you read only to confirm what you know, you’re not learning. Stretch yourself. That’s how you grow.” — Marc & Angel
“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










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