The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 6 hours ago
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“Take chances. Take life head-on. Take control. Take time for yourself. Don’t take a backseat!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Tuesday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — March 10, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Take Day!” Why Not?
“If you want the challenge, responsibility, and accountability then leadership is yours to take. Take full responsibility for every aspect of your leadership and drive results. Leadership; own it, make it, and take it and get it right!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere.” — Tim McGraw
“Take it one step at a time.” — Unknown Author

“Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.” — Will Rogers
“Take every chance you get in life , because some things only happen once.” — Unknown Author

“Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” — Maya Angelou
“Never take your life for granted. Focus on all the positive and embrace it. Ignore the negative and be thankful for every single day.” — Unknown Author

“Take responsibility of your own happiness, never put it in other people’s hands.” — Roy T. Bennett
“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

