The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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“Spend quality time in the present. It only happens once!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
“Rise and Shine – Happy Hump Day Everyone!”
Good “Wednesday & Hump Day” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the middle of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Costa Rica — January 21, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Present Day!” Why Not?
“Great leadership is about being present. It’s called ‘Attention to Detail!’ Being present builds trust and shows that leaders are listening with intent. Are you emotionally and mentally present as a leader?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“There is no other day. All days are present now. This moment contains all moments.” — C.S. Lewis
“The past is your lesson. The present is your gift. The future is your motivation.” — Unknown Author
“The power for creating a better future is contained in the present moment. You create a good future by creating a good present.” — Eckhart Tolle
“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift. That’s why they call it the present.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
“Stay present. You’ll always have time to worry later on if you want to.” — Dan Millman
“Heal the past, live the present, dream the future.” — Unknown Author
“Mindfulness helps you go home to the present. And every time you go there and recognize a condition of happiness that you have, happiness comes.” — Thich Nhat Hanh
“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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