The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- Aug 14
- 3 min read
“Invest & believe in yourself each day. Set goals that are ambitious and ones that set you on fire!” — 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, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the end of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — August 15, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Set Day!” Why Not?
“Leaders have different reasons they set out to help people or reach goals. Leaders set goals regularly and help people understand those goals, so they can execute a vision. Understand your strengths and weaknesses in order to set yourself up for success as you develop your team!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“You never too to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” — C.S. Lewis
“Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames.” — Rumi

“If you set a good example you not worry about setting rules.” — Lee Iacocca
“Our only limitations are those we set up in our own minds.” — Napoleon Hill

“A goal properly set is halfway reached.” — Zig Ziglar
“Today finally let go. Release what you were never meant to carry. Forgive the past and set yourself free.” — James Blanchard Cisneros

“The results of your life reflect the standards you’ve set.” — Robin Sharma
“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!"
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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

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