The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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“Your attitude and mindset shapes your day. A positive outlook will give you positive outcomes!” — 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 — October 17, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Shapes Day!” Why Not?
“What shapes the leaders of today and tomorrow? It’s a positive attitude, an innovative mindset, and forward-thinking No matter what challenges or obstacles are thrown in your path, stay positive, think outside the box, and keep that analytical thinking cap on!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Design creates culture. Culture shapes values. Values determine the future.” — Robert L. Peters
“Courage comes in many shapes and strength looks different day by day.” — Unknown Author

“It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It’s what we do consistently.” — Anthony Robbins
“Eagles come in all shapes and sizes, but you will recognize them chiefly by their attitudes.” — E.F. Schumacher

“The name we give to something shapes our attitude toward it.” — Katherine Paterson
“Pain shapes a person into a warrior.” — Unknown Author

“Hope is a critical thing. Without it, we are nothing. Hope shapes will. The will shapes the world.” — Karen Marie Moning
“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, Army Combat Medic Veteran, & Music Writer/Producer Mike Williams TONIGHT for "Mike Check" 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.
TONIGHT's Topic: "Emotional Coordinates!"

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Mike Check" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Friday (TONIGHT), October 17, 2025, @ 3:00 PM PT, 4:00 PM MT, 5:00 PM CT, & 6:00 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

It doesn't much matter what shape the challenges come in. True leaders understand how and who to use to tackle them.