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The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!

“Be yourself, look in the mirror, and impress the person looking back at you, nobody else really matters!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


Be yourself, look in the mirror, and impress the person looking back at you, nobody else really matters!
Today's Message is: "Impress Day!" Why Not?

 

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!

 

“Happy Hump Day!  Halfway to the Weekend!”


 

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 — August 12, 2026

 

"The Colonel’s Compass:  Daily Wisdom for Life, Leadership, and Integrity"


 

Today’s Message is:  “Impress Day!”  Why Not?

 

“Confident and composed leaders don’t have to impress, because they are too busy lifting others up to help them discover their own potential.  When you are impacting people’s lives you have no time to impress.  You’re too busy building a strong and solid foundation of trust and purpose!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)  


More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

 

“The less you try to impress, the more impressive you are.” — Denis Waitley

 

“Impress people with  your soul, not the things you have.” — Unknown Author

 


“Want to impress others?  Talk about your successes.  Want to impact others?  Talk about your failures.” — John C. Maxwell

 

“When you come to a point where you have no need to impress anybody, your freedom will begin.” — Unknown Author


  

“Learn to express, not impress.” — Jim Rohn

 

“I’ve reached a point in my life where I find it’s no longer necessary to try to impress anyone.  If they like me the way I am, that’s good.  If they don’t, it’s their loss.” — Unknown Author

 


“You’ll achieve far more personal satisfaction trying to impress yourself than you will trying to impress someone else..” — Kory Livingstone

 

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 Wednesday evening for the "Mid-Week Musings!" edition as we dive into “Treasure, Not Trash !”

 

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: “Treasure, Not Trash!”

  • When: Every Wednesday 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:

 

·       Where (Zoom Direct Link):  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87440882846

·       Facilitator: Steven Bates, Air Force Veteran, Writer/Author, Peer Support Specialist/Adult Trainer, & Volunteer Facilitator, Victory for Veterans, Inc.

 

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

 

 

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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