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The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!

“Ready to step up your game in life? Bring your ‘A’ game.  It’s called focus and commitment!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


Life is a game; play it with purpose.
Today's Message is: "Game Day!" Why Not?

 

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!

 

Good “Monday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!”  Welcome to the new week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — February 9, 2026

 

Today’s Message is:  “Game Day!”  Why Not?

 

“The game of leadership can be compared to a game of chess.  There is focus and deep critical thinking involved in day-to-day leadership.  Influencing, empowering, and inspiring individuals to achieve a shared vision is the name of the game when it comes leadership!”— COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)  


 

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

 

“Remember:  The present moment is the only place where you can actually change the game.” — Unknown Author

 

“Life is a game, which is not always fair; however, if you play with heart and give it your best shot, you are going to win in the end.” — Unknown Author


 

“The game of life is worth playing, but the struggle is the prize.” — William Ralph Inge

  

“The game of life has two participants, spectators and players.  Pick one.” — Unknown Author


 

“The first rule is to have a vision for your life.  The second is to believe in your ability to figure things out.  The third is to have fun making your dreams happen no matter how hard it gets.  The fourth is to be patient but always persistent.  The fifth is to respect and love other people who are also playing this same game of life.” — Brendon Burchard

 

“Failure doesn’t mean the game is over, it means try again with experience.” — Len Schlesinger


 

“Life is like a game of chess.  To win you have to make a move.  Knowing which move to make comes with in-sight and knowledge and by learning the lessons that accumulated along the way.  We become each and every piece with the game called life.” — Allan Rufus

 

“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs

 

Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Year-round Online Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invisible Wounds!

 

Come join Volunteer, Peer Support Specialist Kirk Poe for "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).

 

We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support Victory for Veterans provides via WFL. If you know someone who is a veteran, first responder or a family member/caregiver, please ask them to join us for at least one meeting so they can learn more about what we do and how they can share their wisdom with others who may be able to learn from them.

 

TONIGHT's Topic:  "Wish Not Want Not!"


 

 

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) - Monday (TONIGHT), February 9, 2026 @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET

 

 

Drop in every Friday Morning for “It’s Coffee with Lauren” with Veteran/First Responder Supporter & Volunteer Facilitator Lauren Iozzio as part of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. VFV.  Check out the times below and how to connect through Zoom!


 

 

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online “It’s Coffee with Lauren” Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Friday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET

 

 

“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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