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

“If you’re working hard for what you need, then don’t ask for things you haven’t earned!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


If you don't ask, you don't get.
Today's Message is: "Don't Ask 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 Conroe, TX — February 13, 2026

 

Today’s Message is:  “Don’t Ask Day!”  Why Not?

 

“Great leaders don’t ask permission to take action when things get tough and they never ask people to do things they wouldn’t do themselves. If you’re a true leader, don’t ask people to do something you wouldn’t do when faced with a challenge.  Set the example and take action!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)  


 

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

 

“Don’t ask for respect.  Earn it.” — Robin S. Sharma

 

“If you don’t ask, the answer is always no.” — Harry Hoover


 

“You don’t always get what you ask for, but you never get what you don’t ask for…unless it’s contagious!” — Beverly Sills

 

“Don’t ask permission to fly.  The wings are yours.  And the sky belongs to no one.” — Unknown Author


 

“We need people who don’t ask us to become different for their own acceptance and terms of approval.  We need people, and we need the people who give others the permission to sit in their own skins and not be afraid.  That’s the best gift you are ever going to give someone- the permission to feel safe in their own skin.  To feel worthy.  To feel like they are enough.” — Hannah Brencher

 

“Beautiful things don’t ask for attention.” — Unknown Author 



“If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it.  If you don’t ask the answer is always no.  If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.” — Nora Roberts

 

“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:  "Lawful Order!"


 

 

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Mike Check" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Friday (TONIGHT), February 13, 2026, @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 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!



 

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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