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

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“Your purpose doesn’t get a portion of your effort; it demands your all to achieve the impossible!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Monday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors & Patriots!” Welcome to the new week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole!” in Conroe, TX — August 10, 2026
"The Colonel’s Compass: Daily Wisdom for Life, Leadership, and Integrity"

Today’s Message is: “Your All Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders invest all of their energy in lifting others up and unlocking their potential. When you build trust, develop individual strengths, and bring them together for a shared vision, you’re giving it your all. Are you ready to give it your all?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“That’s what I consider true generosity: You give your all, and yet you always feel as if it costs you nothing.” — Simone de Beauvoir
“In life, you have 3 choices: Give up, Give in, or give it your all.” — Charleston Parker

“You can’t get it all, unless you give it your all.” — Tony Gaskins
“Give it your all… …otherwise, you’re only cheating yourself.” — Unknown Author

“Always give your all in everything you do because when you look back, you will know you gave your best with what you had and you will be so grateful for how far you have come.” — Melanie Koulouris
“Wherever you go, go with all your heart, Whatever you do, do with all your might. Nothing great is ever achieved half-heartedly. Give your all or none at all.” — Unknown Author

“The most important thing is being passionate about what you’re doing and always give it your all. That is the key to success.” — Charlie White
Join us this evening! Whether you are looking to recalibrate, reconnect, or simply surround yourself with peers who get it, you don't have to walk that path alone.

Join Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) and the Warriors for Life (WFL) peer support family this Monday evening for the "Awaken Your Inner Healer" edition as we dive into "Natural Cleaning!"
This is a safe, confidential, judgment-free space for veterans, first responders, healthcare workers, and caregivers to pull up a chair, share stories, and support one another in achieving true balance in mind, body, and spirit.
Event Details
"Peer support isn't about fixing each other; it's about standing together so no one stands alone."
Topic: “Natural Cleaning!”
When: Every Monday Evening
Meeting Times: 4:30 PM PT | 5:30 PM MT | 6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET
Get a Preview Before the Call
Want to read up on the topic before we jump in? Check out the latest blog post for insights into this week's discussion:
· 📖 Read the Blog: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-kirk-friends-special-guest-svet-for-natural-cleaning-with-warriors-for-life-wfl
· Where (Zoom Direct Link): https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86121340012
· Facilitator & Special Guest: Kirk Poe, Certified Peer Support Specialist, Reiki Master, Certified Body/Emotion/Belief Code Practitioner, & Volunteer Facilitator, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) & Special Guest Svet
How to Join Us
1. Click the Zoom link above a few minutes before start time.
2. Come as you are—listen in, participate as much as you're comfortable with, and connect with fellow warriors.
Drop in every Friday Morning for “It’s Coffee with Lauren” with Veteran/First Responder Supporter & Volunteer Facilitator Lauren Iozzio as part of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. VFV. Check out the times below and how to connect through Zoom!

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online “It’s Coffee with Lauren” Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Friday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82870324338
You Matter to Us! Be a Survivor, Reach Out, & Join Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Network:
Check out the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/blog
“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





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