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

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“Focus on your purpose, do not stop, do not pause, and keep moving forward!” — 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 Costa Rica — January 25, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Do Not Day!” Why Not?
“Never wait for permission to take the initiative, leadership is action. Do not wait for the perfect moment. Anyone can be a leader. You don’t need a title. Be decisive and do not let any opportunity to lead pass. Lead without authority!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Do not wait for life to be less hard to enjoy yourself. Be happy now.” — Karen Salmansohn
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Do not judge others by your own standards, for everyone is making their way home, in the way they know best.” — Leon Brown
“You do not fear. You do not falter. You do not yield.” — Sarah J. Maas

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” — Confucius
“Do not give up. You are closer than you think.” — Unknown Author

“Do not let people put you down. Believe in yourself and stand for yourself and trust yourself.” — Jacob Neusne
“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










I've always been an it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission kind of guy. Do Not Walk on the Grass is a challenge, not an order.