The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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“When you assume, you trade awareness for comfort—and comfort gets you nowhere!” —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 — August 13, 2026
"The Colonel’s Compass: Daily Wisdom for Life, Leadership, and Integrity"
Today’s Message is: “Assume Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders don’t build a mission on guesswork or assumptions; they build it on truth. When leaders assume, they compromise trust and invite mission failure. Leadership demands you pass convenience, check the facts, and find the truth. Never assume, always verify!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Accept what you are able to do and what you are not able to do. Accept the past as past, without denying it or discarding it. Learn to forgive yourself and to forgive others. Don’t assume that it’s too late to get involved.” — Mitch Albom
“So many assume. So little know.” — Unknown Author
“Be careful of what you assume; what you assume often becomes what you consume.” — Constance Friday
“Trust, assume positive intent, live believing in yourself and other people. Positive energy is contagious.” — Mary Francis Winters
“The moment we assume we know someone’s story we destroy our capacity to understand it.” — Jenna Galbut
“Before you assume, learn the facts. Before you judge, understand why. Before you hurt someone, feel. Before you speak, think.” — Unknown Author
“Never assume that you’re stuck with the way things are. Life changes, and so can you.” — Ralph Marston
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 Thursday evening for the "Forever Forward!" edition as we dive into “Smell!”
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: “Smell!”
When: Every Thursday 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-derrick-friends-for-discussion-about-smell-with-warriors-for-life-wfl
· Where (Zoom Direct Link): 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)
How to Join Us
Click the Zoom link above a few minutes before start time.
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
This little quote has been my mantra on assuming for decades.