The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 9 hours ago
- 3 min read
“Your purpose isn’t a destination, but it’s your direction. Just start today!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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

Good “Tuesday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — March 17, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Just Start Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders don’t wait for an invitation to just start empowering, leading, and influencing people toward a vision; they simply recognize a need and act – because true leadership is an action, not a position or title!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“You have the power to change your life. Just start with changing your thoughts.” — Mel Robbins
“Start, Start now. Start where you are. Start with what you have. Start with all of your insecurities. Start with what you already know. Start moving towards the goal. Start and make mistakes. Start small. Start now. Just start.” — Unknown Author

“Just start. You will learn so many lessons just by doing.” — Richard Bramson
“It’s not enough to just start. You have to keep going too.” — Unknown Author

“Just start. Don’t wait for perfection. Just start and let work teach you.” — Jacqueline Novogratz
“When the goal seems big and the plan looks tough, just start and soon the next thing you need to do will look possible. Step by step you can get through anything.” — Unknown Author

“You will never be ready. Just start.” — Unknown Author
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