The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- Jan 1
- 3 min read
“Reconnect with your ‘why’ and recalibrate your sight on your purpose — take 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 — January 2, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Sight Day!” Why Not?
“If leaders want to maintain trust, drive performance, and continue to focus on the vision, never lose sight of how powerful people are to achieve the impossible. Keep a clear line of sight on your people – your number one resource!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Don’t lose sight of the goal.” — Brenda Hiatt
“Sight is what your eyes produce. Vision is what your heart produces, never let what you see affect your vision.” — Shandren Reddy
“Never lose sight of who you are… Never forget what’s truly important to you in your life… Always remember there is a purpose to your journey.” — Babz
“Sight is seeing with the eyes; vision is seeing with the mind.” — Orrin Woodward
“Never lose sight of your long-term goals. With an elevated perspective, you will have the patience and clarity to reach almost any objective.” — Robert Greene
“The secret is to never lose sight of the simple, everyday miracles in life. Good food, literature, laughter, music, compelling conversation, nature, and art. Look for them in every day, and even when it feels like your whole world is unraveling, you will never be too far from a needle and thread.” — Beau Taplin
“Always have something beautiful in sight, even if it’s just a daisy in a jelly glass.” — H. Jackosn Brown, Jr.
“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: "Year of the Warrior — Fire Horse!"
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Mike Check" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Friday (TONIGHT), January 2, 2026, @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83145057228
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. It’s about “Honor & Respect Always – Warriors for Life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Leaders must have a vision of the organizations goals, but more importantly, they must never lose sight of the people who are going to let them achieve those goals.