The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 13 hours ago
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“Release that tension and just exhale. Yesterday is over, today is a new day, and tomorrow can wait!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Thursday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole!” in Conroe, TX — June 4, 2026
"The Colonel’s Compass: Daily Wisdom for Life, Leadership, and Integrity"
Today’s Message is: “Exhale Day!” Why Not?
"Great leaders know when they’re operating at maximum speed, they need to slow down, take a deep breath, and exhale. They need to recalibrate and repeat. You need to lead your team with a clear mind. When was the last time you took a minute to exhale?" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Inhale blessings, exhale gratitude...” — Jessica Robinson
“Inhale Positivity. Exhale Negativity.” — Unknown Author
“Take a deep breath. Inhale peace. Exhale happiness.” — A.D. Posey
“Sometimes the only solution is to let go. No more overthinking. No more headaches. Exhale, keep your sanity.” — Unknown Author
“Imagine that each time you inhale, that the universe is breathing into you, and as you exhale it is breathing out of you.” — Andrew Weil
“With each inhale, lift your heart closer to the sun. With each exhale root your heels more deeply in the ground.” — Unknown Author
“In hale the future, exhale the past.” — Samantha Chase
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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 know how to inhale and take in everything that is going on around them. Only then can they exhale solutions to achieve whatever the objective may be.