The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- Sep 18
- 3 min read
“Don’t make excuses; challenge yourself — get out do something meaningful and remarkable!” — 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 19, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Remarkable Day!” Why Not?
“Focused and effective leaders present a clear vision. They have a great understanding of the goals and values of the organization. These leaders will inspire people to do remarkable things, because of their positive energy. If you want to win battles and achieve remarkable results, win over people’s hearts and souls!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Human Beings have the remarkable ability to turn nothing into something. They can turn weeds into gardens and pennies into fortunes.” — Jim Rohn
“Every challenge that comes your way is an opportunity for you to do something remarkable.” — Unknown Author

“It takes remarkable courage to care about someone other than ourselves.” — Simon Sinek
“Be remarkable. If you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be.” — Unknown Author

“Your life will take you to remarkable places if you believe in your abilities and encourage yourself to keep moving forward.” — Mel Robbins
“The remarkable thing we have is a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past… We cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the string we have, and that is our attitude.” — Charles R. Swindoll

“In order to strive for a remarkable life, you have to decide that you want one.” — Debbie Millman
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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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
