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


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

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


Good “Sunday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 26 June 2022!


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


“How does a leader define themselves? There are many ways to establish and define a leader. Three defining ways to establish a true leader that everyone will follow are: Being dependable, resourceful, and approachable. Leaders need to take on new responsibilities, lead from the front, and be the best listener and communicator they can be. Leaders are built and defined by their thoughts, grit, actions, and their desire to accomplish every mission. How would you define yourself as a leader?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:


“When a defining moment comes along, you can do one of two things: Define the moment, or let the moment define you.” Tin Cup


More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes.” Peter Drucker


“Let your failures refine you, not define you.” — Henry David Thoreau

“It’s not what you go through that defines you; you can’t help that. It’s what you do after you’ve gone through it that really tests who you are.” Unknown Author


“Your past does not define you. It prepares you.” — Unknown Author

“Define your life in your own terms and live every minute consistent with the very best person you can possibly be.” Brian Tracy


“Two things define you. Your patience when you have nothing & your attitude when you have everything.” — Unknown Author

“Others do not define you you define yourself through your words and actions.” Karen Handel


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 men and women who’ve served this great nation: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
2022年6月26日


Good afternoon Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. I would like to offer the below link that talks about Defining Moments, as my response today. Have a blessed day today and always.


Taken From:https://www.presbyterianseniorliving.org/blog/reflections-on-leadership-defining-moments


By: Steve Proctor on June 21st, 2018 Print/Save as PDF Reflections on Leadership: Defining Moments- Turning Points


Psychologists often refer to the concept of defining moments – certain events in life that shape the person you have become. These events can be positive or negative, but they play an outsized role in the narrative that a person constructs about what has meaning for them and how they see life. Depending on how these events are recalled, they can result in a person…

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
2022年6月27日
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Thank you Jack. Blessings.

いいね!

gasman0617
gasman0617
2022年6月26日

Good Sunday afternoon Colone.



いいね!

jackhokie68
jackhokie68
2022年6月26日

Unfortunately too many would be leaders flunk that approachable category.


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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
2022年6月26日
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Of course that is in all sectors of life. Blessings my friend.

いいね!
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