The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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“Being authentic is a great advantage. Stop trying to be like the others and start being you!” — 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 — April 10, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Being You Day!” Why Not?
“True leadership isn’t found in a manual. It’s created when your actions display your integrity and you inspire others to find their own strength and being. Your most powerful asset as a leader isn’t your rank or title, but the courage of just being you at your absolute best!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Being your authentic and unapologetic self… Now that’s courage, confidence, and self-love! Never underestimate yourself… There’s great power in simply being you!” — Stephanie Lahart
“You! Yes, you the one reading this. You are beautiful, talented, amazing and simply the best at being you. Never for that.” — Unknown Author
“No one in the world is going to beat you at being you.” — Eric Jorgenson
“You may not even realize how much you can light up a room or inspire people by just being you. That’s okay. Just stay true to you and keep sparkling.” — Unknown Author
“In your day, surround yourself with people who love you, motivate you, encourage you and just make you feel good about being you.” — Brigitte Nicole
“Be happy with being you. Love your flaws. Own your quirks. And know that you are just as perfect as anyone else, exactly as you are!” — Unknown Author
“When other people treat you poorly, keep being you. Don’t ever let someone else’s bitterness change the person you are.” — Unknown Author
“You Don’t Have to Carry the Invisible Alone. Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
At Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV), we know that the toughest battles are often the ones no one else can see. That’s why we provide FREE & CONFIDENTIAL year-round online peer-to-peer support nationwide for veterans, first responders, and their families.
Join us TONIGHT for a special "Mike Check!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL).
Whether you’re looking for support or you have wisdom to share that could help a fellow warrior, there is a seat for you at our table. We go Beyond the Armor to focus on Strengthening the Mind.
THE DETAILS:
• TONIGHT’s TOPIC: "Carrying the Mission, Finding the Hope!"
• WHEN: Tonight, April 10, 2026
• TIME: 4:30 PM PT | 5:30 PM MT | 6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET
• WHERE: Join via Zoom:
• FACILITATOR: Mike Williams, Army Combat Medic Veteran, Music Writer/Producer, & Volunteer Facilitator, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
How you can help: Even if you can't make it, please SHARE this post. You never know which veteran or first responder in your circle needs to hear this message today.
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“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
Anyone, especially a leader, trying to be someone else is as transparent as a sexy negligee to those around them. If people want to be around and listen to someone they will seek out that person, not some clone.