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

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“Have confidence in your worth, maintain your self-respect, and stop chasing approval!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
“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 Conroe, TX — February 25, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Maintain Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders create change, drive innovation, and challenge everything that is stagnant. They are visionary thinkers and they never maintain the status quo. If you want to do great things, then be willing to turn the spotlight on creativity and push the boundaries!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“When you are able to maintain your own highest standards of integrity — regardless of what others may do — you are destined for greatness.” — Napoleon Hill
“If you want to build and maintain a positive attitude, get into the habit of living in the present and doing it now.” — Unknown Author

“Virtually nothing is impossible in this world if you just put your mind to it and maintain a positive attitude.” — Lou Holtz
“Maintain your focus and keep moving forward. Do not let negativity distract you from great things.” — Unknown Author

“The path to success requires discipline to stay focused and consistency to maintainmomentum.” — Unknown Author
“Never give up. There are always tough times, regardless of what you do in anything in life. Be able to push through those times and maintain your ultimate goal.” — Nathan Chen

“What you focus on is what you will create. Maintain the focus on your big dreams to bring them to life.” — Unknown Author
“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!
Join our Volunteer, Air Force Veteran, Peer Support Specialist, and Writer/Author Steven Bates TONIGHT for "Mid-Week Musings!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).
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TONIGHT's Topic: "What is Your Black Swan?"

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Mid-Week Musings!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Wednesday (TONIGHT), February 25, 2026, @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET
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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
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82870324338
“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





While the responsibility of a leader is to maintain honor and honesty within an organization, that doesn't mean they aren't searching out new ways to accomplish that.