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Writer's pictureCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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


Today's Message is: "Proficient Day!" Why Not?

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


Good “Sunday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” on the road in Tucson, AZ — 27 February 2022!


Today’s Message is: “Proficient Day!” Why Not?


“What makes a leader proficient? The leader has a clear vision and helps the team reach their goals and objectives. They aren’t afraid to surround themselves with people that are better them. The proficient leader is courageous, they have humility, they exercise honesty, and have a laser focus to complete the mission. They have clear and critical thinking. Look at what other leaders have done to become proficient!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

“Leaving a mark of your proficiency is worthy.” — Kaur Harneet

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“To become proficient in any field you must practice. There is simply no achievement without practice and more practice, the greater it is done intelligently, the greater will the proficiency be and sooner will it be attained.” — Emmet Fox


“People create their own success by learning what they need to learn and then by practicing it until they become proficient at it.” — Brian Tracy

“Better to be proficient in one art than too smatter in a thousand.” — Japanese Proverb


“Skills of proficiency are about doing a task the same way, every single time.” — Daniel Coyle


“Secret of proficiency learn, listen, reveal practice absorb, apply, enhance efficiency.” —Tulika Prasad

“It takes ten thousand hours to truly master anything. Time spent leads to experience; experience leads to proficiency; and the more proficient you are the more valuable you’ll be.” — Malcom Gladwell


“When you serve your passions, proficiency gradually takes over and becomes habitual.” —Robert Glenn

“A mind of moderate capacity which closely pursues one study must in fallibly arrive at proficiency in that study.” — Mary Shelley


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“Remember this always and the meaning runs deep for all those who’ve served this great nation: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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6 Comments


gasman0617
gasman0617
Feb 27, 2022

Good Saturday afternoon Colonel.



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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Feb 27, 2022

Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. I believe that the military is a prime example of a place where folks learn how to be very proficient. The structure and encouragement received, motivates for learning the skills and trades needed in a team atmosphere. I believe that to be from learning from past mistakes as well successes. That is what and where wisdom comes from. It is that vein that I submit the below link. Have a blessed day, in proficiency, today and always.

TakenFrom:https://www.bibletools.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Topical.show/RTD/cgg/ID/9883/Wisdom-as-Proficiency.htm


What the Bible says about Wisdom as Proficiency (From Forerunner Commentary)

Exodus 35:31


Perhaps it would be helpful to understand that the basic meaning of the Hebrew word…


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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Feb 28, 2022
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Thank you and I will. Blessings.

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Feb 27, 2022

A proficient leader knows how to react to anything thrown at him, even if the response may be I don't know.


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Amen to that Jack... Have a great Sunday... hitting the road today back to Texas..1,100 miles to go....

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