The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 11 hours ago
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“An ‘easy life’ is wishful thinking; it takes effort and dedication to have a fulfilling life!”— COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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 — March 9, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Easy Life Day!” Why Not?
“All aspects of leadership are difficult. Leadership is not an ‘easy life’; it’s constant accountability, responsibility, and tough decisions. Great leaders don’t seek an ‘easy life’, they find satisfaction in their ability to navigate challenges to complete the mission and fulfill a vision!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“You cannot wish for both a strong character and an easy life. The price of each is the other.” — John Ortberg
“Do not wish an easy life. Pray for the strength to overcome a difficult one.” — Unknown Author
“An easy life is rarely meaningful and a meaningful life is rarely easy.” — Oliver North
“Many people may get an easy life, but not everyone finds a meaningful one.” — Unknown Author
“A successful life is not an easy life. It is built on strong qualities, sacrifice, endeavor, loyalty and integrity.” — Unknown Author
“Look for an easy life and you will end up with a difficult one. Choose a life of meaning and purpose, it won’t be easy, but the end is glorious.” — Mordy Quote
“I don’t want a perfect life, I don’t want as easy life, I want to live life to the fullest. To me that feels like conquering as many things as possible.” — Tobin Heath
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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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).
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Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) - Monday (TONIGHT), March 9, 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
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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
