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Writer's pictureCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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


If you don't start.. then you can't use what you have...so do what you can now!

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 start of a new week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 2 October 2023!

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

“Leaders don’t use people to get ahead or lead with fear. They develop people through encouragement and empowerment. Great leaders build great teams, period.” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Come join Volunteer, Reiki Master, & Certified Body and Emotion Code Practitioner Kirk Poe for "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" Edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) Where all types of Warriors get together for genuine camaraderie, different topics, friendship, and supportive discussions.


Invite a friend, tell a friend, and get connected, get involved, with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caregivers every Monday evenings. Meet new friends.


TONIGHT's Topic: "Don't Believe Everything You Think"


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Drop in every Friday Morning for “Coffee with Kim” with Volunteer, Army Veteran, & Author Kim Gwinner as part of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. VFV! Check out the times below!


Warriors for Life (WFL) Online “Coffee with Kim” 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 Meeting Link from PC, Mac, or Browser: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/ Copy & Paste into your browser, Enter Meeting ID: 226 952 0107 Hit Join!


The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” — Arthur Ashe


More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others use your heart.” Eleanor Roosevelt


“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” — Unknown Author

“You use a glass mirror to see your face; you use works of art to see your soul.” — George Bernard Shaw

“Use your voice for kindness, your ears for compassion, your hands for charity, your mind for truth, and your heart for love.” — Unknown Author

“The only way to find your voice is to use it.” — Jen Mueller

“Be like a flower, survive the rain but use it to grow.” — Unknown Author

"The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs… one step at a time.” — Joe Girard


Be a Survivor, Reach Out, & Join Warriors for Life (WFL) Online: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/warriorsforlife

“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!'" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Check out all of the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/events


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gasman0617
gasman0617
Oct 03, 2023

Good Monday evening Colonel.





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Awesome, thank you for dropping in brother last night... Have a great Tuesday Robert!

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Oct 02, 2023

Leaders use tools and equipment to accomplish the mission. Great leaders understand that people aren't tools and equipment.



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That was a great analogy today Jack... thank you and enjoy the rest of your day!

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