The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- Sep 4
- 3 min read
“Have a clear purpose. Clear the clutter in your head for clear thinking and that will lead to clear action!” — 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, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the end of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — September 5, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Clear Day!” Why Not?
“Being clear as a leader is essential to building trust and earning respect from others. Setting clear expectations and providing clear communications will provide a clear path to success. Be clear as a leader — clarity is a key leadership quality!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens.” — Carl Jung
“The more clear you are about what you want the more likely you are to achieve it.” — Billy Cox

“You must be clear about what you want in your life if you are serious about unlocking the extraordinary power that lies within you.” — Claire Vinson
“Keep your head clear! It doesn’t matter how bright the path is if your mind is always cloudy.” — Unknown Author

“Every great leap forward in your life comes after you have made a clear decision of some kind.” — Brian Tracy
“Clear your mind of can’t.” — Unknown Author

“Your greatest need is to clear out the enormous mass of mental and emotional rubbish that clutters your mind. You need to learn how to select your thoughts just the same way you select your clothes each day. This is a power you can cultivate. If you want to control things in your life, work on controlling your mind. In most cases that’s the only thing you should be trying to control.” — 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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Friday Evenings: "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
