The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 10 hours ago
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“Fuel your inner life and purpose. Never let your fire and desire burn out!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Thursday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — March 5, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Burn Out Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders protect people from burnout and they don’t allow themselves to ‘burn out.’ Great leadership is about well-being. They prioritize both their physical, mental, and emotional health, as well as others. Don’t let people burn out under your leadership; foster a sense of purpose and create sustainable growth!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Purpose is the ultimate fuel for our journey through life. When we drive with purpose we don’t get tired or bored and our engines don’t burn out.” — Jon Gordon
“Refuel before you burn out.” — Dave Crenshaw
“You don’t need to burn out to prove your worth. You’re enough even when you rest.” — Unknown Author
“You don’t burn out from going too fast. You burn out from going too slow and getting bored.” — Cliff Burton
“Burn brightly, but don’t burn out.” — Brian Germain
“Find a place inside where there’s joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.” — Joseph Campbell
“I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The function of man is to live, not to exist.” — Jack London
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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
Every example of burn out that I've experienced has been due to leadership failures at one level or another.