The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 15 hours ago
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“Your positive attitude will always outweigh the challenge you face. Inspire yourself and others today!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Saturday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the weekend from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — April 4, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Outweigh Day!” Why Not?
“A leader’s daily actions will always outweigh any speech or promises made. Followers may hear or listen to your words, but in the end they will follow in your footsteps, because real influence is earned in the consistency of the grind, not on some ‘soap box!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Always allow your blessing to outweigh your stressing’s!” — Roz Fruchtman
“Choose to be brave and face your greatest fears. So much comes from surpassing the obstacles you thought were impossible to overcome. Life passes by so quick and with every opportunity you’re given to be better, do better, and break through your barriers, take it. The rewards will always unequivocally, outweigh the risks and you’ll be so proud of yourself for having done so!” — Unknown Author
“The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.” — Leonard Nimoy
“Your character will outweigh any lie told about you. Those that know you, know you.” — Unknown Author
“When your reasons to move forward outweigh your excuses for staying put, you will move forward.” — Ralph Marston
“I’ve had some good days. I’ve had some hills to climb. I’ve had some weary days, and some sleepless nights. But when I look around and I think things over all of my good days outweigh my bad days and I won’t complain!” — Unknown Author
“You can go your whole life collecting days, and none will outweigh the one you wish you had back.” — Mitch Albom
“You Don’t Have to Carry the Invisible Alone. Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
At Victory for Veterans (VFV), we know that the toughest battles are often the ones no one else can see. That’s why we provide FREE & CONFIDENTIAL year-round online peer-to-peer support nationwide for veterans, first responders, and their families.
Join us TONIGHT for a special "Burly’s Warriors!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL).
Whether you’re looking for support or you have wisdom to share that could help a fellow warrior, there is a seat for you at our table. We go Beyond the Armor to focus on Strengthening the Mind.
THE DETAILS:
• TONIGHT’s TOPIC: “Tipping Point!”
• WHEN: Tonight, April 4, 2026
• TIME: 4:30 PM PT | 5:30 PM MT | 6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET
• WHERE: Join via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87197441247
• FACILITATOR: Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs, Founder & Volunteer Facilitator, Warriors for Life (WFL), & CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
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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
True leaders need to be there and do things, not talk about what they have done.