The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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“Learn to become one with your instinct. There’s a reason for the message it’s sending you!” — 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 Costa Rica — January 20, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Instinct Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders know how to manage their instinct. It helps them navigate the challenges and make decisions on the fly, but at the same time a ‘hunch’ can lead to mistakes. It’s okay to trust your gut instinct, but it must be balanced with logic, analytical data, and critical thinking!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Your mind knows only some things. Your inner voice, your instinct, knows everything. If you listen to what you know instinctively, it will always lead you down the right path.” — Henry Winkler
“Trust your instinct; it’s built from countless choices already made.” — Unknown Author

“That’s an instinct reminding you of the goal. That’s your inner wisdom, and it’s important to pay attention to it, no matter how small or silly that instinct may seem.” — Mel Robbins
“Never disrespect your gut instinct. You are not paranoid. Your body can pick up on bad vibrations. If something deep inside you says something is not right about a person or situation, trust it.” — Unknown Author

“Trust your instinct to the end, though you can render no reason.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
“The more you trust the small voice within, the clearer your path becomes. Always trust your gut instinct.” — Unknown Author

“With your mind power, your determination, your instinct, and the experience as well, you can fly very high.” — Ayrton Senna
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