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

“Focus on your path and trust yourself when you feel like you’re behind in life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Today's Message is: "Behind 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 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 Costa Rica — January 16, 2026

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

My quotes and message today were inspired by a very good friend Alfred Sevilla

“Behind every great leader are the people that make things happen.  It’s a strong support system of dedicated people and followers who have been inspired by a leader with integrity and clear vision of the future!  What’s behind you?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) 

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“The task ahead of you, is never as great as the power behind you!” — Unknown Author

“You are not behind in life.  Your journey is just different to others and that’s okay.” — Unknown Author

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Be there for others but never leave yourself behind.” — Dodinsky

“If you don’t look ahead, you’ll always be behind.” — Harvey MacKay

“Remember, you can’t reach what’s in front of you until you let go of what’s behind you.  Move forward without looking back.” — Unknown Author

“Don’t worry about what people say behind your back.  They’re behind you for a reason.” — 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: "When You Feel Empty!"

https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-mike-friends-tonight-for-when-you-feel-empty-with-warriors-for-life-wfl

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Mike Check" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Friday (TONIGHT), January 16, 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!

https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/mondaymornings-cupo-joe-withwarriorsforlife-wfl-presentedbyvictoryforveteransinc

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