The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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“Unleash your greatest. Find your purpose, claim your power, and change 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 and 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 — May 9, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Power Day!” Why Not?
“There many types of power used in leadership, but the most influential power is the power that flows through the leader. This power drives actions through charisma, enthusiasm, and inspiration. If you exercise the positive power within, you will inspire trust and loyalty outward!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” — Marcus Aurelius
“The key to being happy is knowing you have the power to choose what to accept and what to let go.” — Dodinsky

“Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.” — Lao Tzu
“The power to change your life lies in your ability to change your thoughts.” — Buddha

“If you have the power to make someone happy, do it. The world needs more of that.” — Unknown Author
“There is a power in gentleness we must discover. It is a power that touches hearts, a power that changes people from within the depths of their soul.” — Unknown Author

“All the power of the universe is with you. Feel it, know it & then act as though it were true.” — Ernest Holmes
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Year-round Online Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invisible Wounds!
Join our Volunteer and Army Veteran Jennifer Roy every Friday evening for "Victims to Survivors!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).
We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support that Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing via WFL. If you know someone who is a veteran, first responder or a family member/caregiver, please ask them to join us for at least one meeting so they can learn more about what we do and how they can share their wisdom with others who may be able to learn from them.
Friday Evenings: "Victims to Survivors!"

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Victims to Survivors!"
Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) – Every Friday Evening starting @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, and 7:30 PM ET
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Drop in every Monday Morning for “Cup O' Joe" with Volunteer and Army Veteran Derrick Iozzio as part of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. VFV! Check out the times below and how to connect through Zoom!

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Cup O' Joe" Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Monday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88191389604
“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life’!” COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

The best leaders are those who have power and know how to use it.