The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 6 days ago
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“Your actions should be in line with your values and goals. ‘Be the One’ in charge of your life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!
Let’s “Remember Everyone Deployed” around the world today & every day until they come home!
Good “R.E.D. Friday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!” Welcome to the end of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 25 April 2025
Today’s Message is: “Be the One Day!” Why Not?
“A leader that inspires, acts with integrity, and keeps their word will ‘Be the One’ to pave the way for people to follow. ‘Be the One’ who sets an example and motivates others. ‘Be the one’ who will rises to the challenge and ‘Be the One’ in charge!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Be the one who makes others feel included.” — Unknown Author
“That risk you’re afraid to take, could be the one that changes your entire life.” — Unknown Author
“Better to be the one who smiled, than the one who didn’t smile back.” — Mari Gayatri Stein
“Be the one who nurtures and builds. Be the one who has an understanding and a forgiving geart, one who looks for the best in people. Most of all… leave people better than you found them.” — Marvin J. Ashton
“Be the one who sets the trend, not the one who follows it.” — Isaac Mashman
“Be the one listening to a hurting friend.” — Unknown Author
“We all have greatness, but you have to be the one to pull it out of you.” — Ron Nussbaum
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life’!” COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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