The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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“If life forces you uphill, don’t look back and don’t slow down. Lean into the climb and own your journey!” — 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 — July 23, 2026
"The Colonel’s Compass: Daily Wisdom for Life, Leadership, and Integrity"
Today’s Message is: “Uphill Day!” Why Not?
“Confident leaders embrace the uphill climb by taking the steepest obstacles and turning them into the biggest victories. Lead from the front with courage, and conquer the uphill battle. It’s a required path!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“You can’t climb uphill by thinking downhill thoughts.” — Zig Ziglar
“When everything feels like an uphill struggle, just think of the view from the top.” — Unknown Author
“Start your day in an upward direction, and the rest of the day will follow the uphill path.” — Vernon Howard
“Everything worthwhile is uphill. Everything.” — John Maxwell
“You can always tell when you are on the road to success; it’s uphill all the way.” — Paul Harvey
“When everything feels like an uphill struggle, just think of the view from the top.” — Unknown Author
“What a joy it is that the road ahead is an uphill climb. For where it leads is all the way to the top.” — Ralph Marston
You Don’t Have to Carry the Invisible Alone.
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
At Victory for Veterans (VFV), we know that the toughest battles are often the ones no one else can see. That’s why we provide FREE & CONFIDENTIAL year-round online peer-to-peer support nationwide for veterans, first responders, and their families.
Join us TONIGHT for a special "Forever Forward!" 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 Focus: "Iceberg!"
READ THE BLOG HERE: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-derrick-and-friends-tonight-for-iceberg-with-warriors-for-life-wfl
WHEN: Tonight, July 23, 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/81682532691
Facilitator: Derrick Iozzio, Army Veteran, Peer Support Specialist/Supervisor/Adult Trainer, Catch 22 Peer Support Founder, & Volunteer Facilitator, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
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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
If you're not constantly climbing uphill you're simply maintaining, and you're called a leader, not a maintainer, for that exact reason.