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The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!

“It’s okay to be you, have fun, and have a positive attitude about life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


It's okay to begin your story today. Those mistakes you've made along the way are lessons, not failures. You were meant to get back up and find a way that resonates with you. There is no expiration date for reinventing yourself.
Today's Message is: "It's Okay Day!" Why Not?

 

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 are home!


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Good “R.E.D. Friday” Afternoon “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!”  Welcome to the end of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — December 12, 2025

 

Today’s Message is:  “It’s Okay Day!”  Why Not?

 

“Leaders aren’t born knowing everything.  They learn, they ask questions, and they earn the right to become leaders.  It doesn’t stop there, it’s a continuous process.  Along that leadership journey “It’s Okay” to ask for help and not to know everything.  It’s okay to be that kind of leader!”  — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc(VFV) 


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More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

 

“It’s Okay to make mistakes.  Mistakes are our teachers — they help us to learn.” — John Bradshaw

 

“It’s okay to unplug.” — Unknown Author 


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“The biggest lesson I’ve learned is:  It is okay.  It’s okay for me to be kind to myself.  It’s okay to be wrong.  It’s okay to get mad.  It’s okay to be flawed.  It’s okay to be happy.  It’s okay to move on.” — Hayley William

 

“Sometimes it’s okay if the only thing you did today was breathe.” — Unknown Author


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“It’s okay to screw up.  It’s what we do afterwards that defines us.”—  Susan Mallery

 

“It’s okay to:  Make mistakes.  Start over again.  Change your mind.  Feel your feelings.  Share your struggles.  Have hard days.  Ask for help.” — Unknown Author


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“It’s Okay to not have the answer yet.  Continue your journey and trust the process.” — Unknown Author 

 

“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:  National "Gingerbread House Day"


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Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Mike Check" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Friday (TONIGHT), December 12, 2025, @ 3:00 PM PT, 4:00 PM MT, 5:00 PM CT, & 6:00 PM ET

 

 

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!


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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

 

 

“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country.  It’s about “Honor & Respect Always – Warriors for Life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


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