The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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“Purpose is a daily mission, so put your pants on one leg at a time, lace up your shoes, refuse to quit, and keep going!” — 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 — May 26, 2026
"The Colonel’s Compass: Daily Wisdom for Life, Leadership, and Integrity"

Today’s Message is: “Keep Going Day!” Why Not?
"When things get really tough, leaders dig deep and keep going. If you have raw courage, self-motivation, and sheer willpower, you will spark a fire that will inspire your team to keep going right alongside you. Are you ready to keep going?" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Instead of letting the hard times get me down, I’ve learned to keep going to look for the hidden good.” — Paul J. Meyer
“Keep going, because the best is yet to come. Keep going, because you’re stronger than you think you are. Keep going, because every step forward brings you one step closer to your goals. Keep going, because you deserve to see what happens when all of your hard work pays off!” — Michell C. Clark

“Even now, as broken as you may feel, you are still so strong. There’s something to be said for how you hold yourself together and keep moving, even though you feel like shattering. Don’t stop. This is your healing. It doesn’t have to be pretty, or graceful. You just have to keep going.” — Maxwell Diawuoh
“Every moment you choose to keep going is a victory, don’t measure success by the finish line, Measure it by your ability to persist.” — Unknown Author

“Be brave, Be strong. Breathe, and keep going. You will thank yourself later.” — Matt Haig
“Even when you’re tired, keep going. Even when you’re lonely, keep going. Even when you feel like you can’t go any further, keep going. It is in those moments where you gain the reason why you must keep going.” — Unknown Author

“You just gotta keep going and fighting for everything, and one day you’ll get where you want.” — Naomi Osaka
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