The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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“Build or break trust; that’s the weight of your actions. How will you act?” — 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 31, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Weight Day!” Why Not?
“The weight of leadership can be huge when small mistakes are made. The responsibility for decisions falls on the shoulders of all leaders. Small missteps and mistakes can lead to disaster. The weight can be heavy, so address the small mistakes quickly, carry your tasks and your people with strength!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“The weight of what you build is matched by the strength of who you are.” — Unknown Author
“Let go of the weight of yesterday; carry only the lessons into tomorrow.” — Unknown Author
“A responsible warrior is not someone who takes the weight of the world on his shoulders, but someone who has learned to deal with the challenges of the moment.” — Paulo Coelho
“Just for today, focus on the present and leave behind the weight of yesterday’s regrets and tomorrow’s worries.” — Caroline Myss
“Success is nothing more than a few disciplines, practiced every day; while failure is simply a few errors in judgment, repeated every day. It is the accumulative weight of our disciplines and our judgment that leads us to either fortune or failure.” — Jim Rohn
“Don’t carry the weight of others on your shoulders. It’s hard enough to carry your own weight. Focus on you. Take care of you. Lighten your load. Don’t be weighed down by weights that aren’t yours. Aaaah. I can feel the weight being lifted already, what a great feeling.” — Joseph Andrus
“It’s all right to put the weight of the world on your shoulders sometimes, if you know how to take it off.” — James Patterson
“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
Leadership isn't hard if you simply realize you're all in the same boat.