The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 10 hours ago
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“Stand tall in your choices; your purpose begins by approving the path you take!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
“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 — July 15, 2026
"The Colonel’s Compass: Daily Wisdom for Life, Leadership, and Integrity"
Today’s Message is: “Approving Day!” Why Not?
“Competent and confident leaders don’t ask for permission to make decisions or implement change. They don’t wait for an approving nod from someone else. Trust your instincts, training, and execute with tenacity and precision. Are you waiting for approval or approving your own way forward?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Understanding is the beginning of approving.” — Andre Gide
“Forgiveness isn’t approving what happened. It’s choosing to rise above it.” — Robin Sharma
“How quick come the reasons for approving what we like!”— Jane Austen
“If you’ve been criticizing yourself too much, try approving of yourself and see what happens.” — Unknown Author
“Try approving of yourself just as you are, and spoiling yourself rotten with small kid’s pleasures.” — Julia Cameron
“Acceptance. Accepting bad things that happened to you is not approving of them. Deal with the emotions and move on.” — Nathan Driskell
“Letting go does not mean approving — it means choosing peace.” — Unknown Author
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