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


You have gifts.  They are your time, your love, and your attention!
Today's Message is: "Your Attention Day!" Why Not?

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


Good “Tuesday & Halloween Day!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome to the end of the month from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 31 October 2023!

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

“As a leader you have to give your attention to every detail. When you give 100% of your attention, you become the leader you set out to be. Always give your attention to your vision, the mission, and most of all your people.” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Drop in TODAY and Every Tuesday with Volunteer and Army Veteran Diana Rodriguez for Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Talk About It Tuesday!" 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 Tuesday afternoon!


Every Tuesday Afternoon: "Talk About It Tuesday!”


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Drop in TONIGHT with Volunteer, Army Veteran, and Writer/Author Kim Gwinner, for a Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Topic Tuesday!" 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.


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TONIGHT's Topic Tuesday: "All Things Halloween!"


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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

“The greatest gift you can give someone is your time, your love, and your attention.” —Unknown Author

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“Give whatever you are doing and whoever you are with the gift of your attention.” Jim Rohn

“If you give your attention to thoughts that make you feel happy, you will attract happier thoughts, happier circumstances & a happier life.” — Unknown Author

“What controls your attention, controls your life.” — Darren Hardy

“If you don’t like something, take away its only power. Your attention.” — Unknown Author

“Your attention has value. Don’t give it away. They will say it’s important but it’s not. Stay focused.” — Maxime Lagrace

“Your attention is like water. Wherever you put it, is what you’re helping to grow.” — Karen Salmansohn

“If you want to improve your world, then focus your attention on helping others.” — John C. Maxwell


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7 Comments


gasman0617
gasman0617
Oct 31, 2023

Good Halloween afternoon Colonel.






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Good "Tuesday & Halloween Day!" afternoon Robert. Excellent quotes for today's message. Thank you and enjoy your evening!

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Oct 31, 2023








Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. Remember when in school that if you did not pay attention to your teachers then you would more than likely end up with a bad grade because you did not pay attention to instructions and would most likely fail the course. When in the military, if you did not pay attention you would most likely screw up because you did not know what it was that was needed to accomplish the mission safely, to include major injury and quite possibly death to you or your buddy. The same holds true when it comes to paying attention to God’s Word, however the consequences hold a more permanen…


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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Oct 31, 2023
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Thank you Mikel, my friend. Linda is still very weak among other things. She will be spending at least a couple of weeks before she can consider traveling home. The MASA Transportation has fallen thru the cracks. Long story. Sigh!

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Oct 31, 2023

Sometimes the little things get overlooked, but if one is to be successful in any endeavor those little things deserve the same attention as the mountains.



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Sometimes we're to close to the forest to see the trees. Is that a quote??? Great quote and perspective Jack! Have a wonderful day my friend.

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