The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 10 hours ago
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“Life can knock you down from time to time; your backup plan is to stand back up and move forward with courage!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
“It’s that day again – Happy Hump Day!”
Good “Wednesday & Hump Day” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the middle of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — May 6, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Backup Plan Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders go into every mission with a backup plan, but never for the mission-critical people they’re serving and growing. Your best laid plans can have a contingency, but leading and taking care of your people is always a priority, not a backup plan!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Pursue your dreams but have a backup plan.” — Kane
“Never be anyone’s second choice, backup plan or afterthought. You deserve to be someone’s only thought.” — Unknown Author
“Our backup plan is everyone does this right the first time so we don’t need a backup plan.” — James S.A. Corey
“Don’t create a backup plan. Be the backup plan.” — Tomas Gorny
“Don’t let uncertainty talk you into pursuing a backup plan instead of your purpose.” — Bob Goff
“Having a backp plan can help you feel ready for any curveballs that come your way.” — Unknown Author
“Reminder: You are no one’s plan B, side item, or backup plan. If you wanna be a priority, stop seeing yourself as an option!” — Unknown Author
“You Don’t Have to Carry the Invisible Alone. Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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Join us TONIGHT for a special "Mid-Week Musings!" 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: "What’s Your Backup?"
• READ HERE: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-steven-friends-tonight-for-what-s-your-backup-with-warriors-for-life-wfl
• WHEN: May 6, 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/87440882846
• FACILITATOR: Steven Bates, Air Force Veteran, Writer/Author, Peer Support Specialist/Adult Trainer, & Volunteer Facilitator, Victory for Veterans, Inc.
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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
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