The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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“Your attitude dictates everything; you, and you alone control the coordinates of your life and how far you will go!” — 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 11, 2026
"The Colonel’s Compass: Daily Wisdom for Life, Leadership, and Integrity"
Today’s Message is: “Control Day!” Why Not?
"Leaders can’t always control the chaos of uncertainty, but they can provide a confident response. Be the steady hand that brings certainty to people in times of turmoil. You’re not here to control the unpredictable; you are the unwavering ground where they find their footing!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“The two things in life you are in total control over are your attitude and your effort.” — Billy Cox
“When you can’t control what’s happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to what’s happening. That’s where your power is.” — Unknown Author
“You cannot change reality, but you can control the manner in which you look at things. Your attitude is under your own control. Weed out the negative and focus on the positive.” — Helen Steiner Rice
“Five things you can’t control: What other people think of you. What other people do. What happens around you. The outcome of your efforts. The passage of time. So let go and focus on what you can control.” — Unknown Author
“Control your perceptions. Direct your actions properly. Willingly accept what’s outside your control.” — Ryan Holiday
“You can’t control everything. Sometimes you just need to relax and have faith that things will work out. Let go a little and just let life happen.” — Kody Keplinger
“Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you have the power over instead of craving control over what you don’t.” — Steve Maraboli
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When you're operating on the ragged edge of control you have to expect the the unexpected. Great leaders know how to control their responses to the unexpected.