The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- Jun 19
- 3 min read
“If you’re looking for positive progress; fuel your motivation and you will achieve your purpose!” — 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 — June 20, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Looking Day!” Why Not?
“True character and integrity for a leader is found in the actions and decisions made when no one is looking. When no one is looking, live your values, stay committed, and build your integrity. It’s called growing yourself in leadership! What are you doing when no one is looking?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“The future is full of endless possibilities. Stop looking back and forge your dreams. The only person you should strive to be better than is the person you were yesterday." — Mattu Mullins
“Sometimes what you’re looking for, comes when you’re not looking at all.” — Unknown Author
“Character is who you are when no one is looking.” — Allan Williams
“Maybe you don’t see people looking at you because you aren’t looking at them. Maybe you don’t hear all the good things people say about you because you’re too focused on the bad. Maybe you’re a lot more wonderful, beautiful and special than you ever give yourself credit for.” — Unknown Author
“Looking the bright side doesn’t make you blind to the problems around you… but helps you see them in a positive light.” — Allen Steble
“No one ever hurt their eyesight by looking on the bright side.” — Unknown Author
“You know you’re on the right track when you have no interest in looking back.” — Unknown Author
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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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).
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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
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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
Frankly my best work comes when no one is looking.