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


Today's Message is: "Grit Day!" Why Not?

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


Good “Monday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome to the new week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 23 May 2022!


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


“Effective and efficient leaders have that special quality called ‘Grit’ that allows them to overcome some of the toughest obstacles, challenges, and hurdles they will face each day. A leader’s true grit is that internal drive that pushes them beyond troubles and produces sustainable performance with the people and the organization. It’s never too late for grit. Get some!”

COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Come join Volunteer, Reiki Master, & Certified Body and Emotion Code Practitioner Kirk Poe for Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Group Support sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. Where "Sharing is Caring!"


Invite a friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends they may need support or know someone who needs support!


Get connected, get involved, with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caretakers/Caregivers every Monday evenings. Meet new friends.


TONIGHT's Topic: "AO Scan"


The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:


“Grit is having the courage to push through, no matter what the obstacles are, because it’s worth it.”

Chris Morris


More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“Grit is sticking with your future day in, day out & not just for the week, not just for the month, but for years.” — Angelea Lee Duckworth


“There are no shortcuts. It’s your grit that keeps you coming back each day.” — Unknown Author

“Leadership grit begets grit. Lead by example.” — Bill Hybels


“Grit get some.” — Unknown Author

“Perseverance isn’t grit until you want to quit.” — Unknown Author


“Grit…Facing challenges with courage and strength and working through them… no matter how difficult they appear.” — Unknown Author

“More leaders have been made by accident, circumstance, sheer grit, or will than have been made by all the leadership courses put together.” — Warren G. Bennis


“Grit is the stubborn refusal to quit.” — Jonah Lehrer


Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join Victory for Veterans, Inc for our Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer” Online Peer Group Support where “Sharing is Caring:

“Remember this always and the meaning runs deep for all those who’ve served this great nation: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' "

— COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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