The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- Jun 18
- 3 min read
“Control your own destiny. Stop trying to control; stop trying to please; stop trying to change; instead empower yourself!” — 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 — June 19, 2026
"The Colonel’s Compass: Daily Wisdom for Life, Leadership, and Integrity"
Today’s Message is: “Stop Trying Day!” Why Not?
"As a confident leader, you must never surrender to obstacles or challenges. No matter how difficult the situation, steady your resolve and never stop trying. Never retreat in the face of adversity—meet it head-on and defeat it!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Don’t ever give up. Don’t ever give in. Don’t ever stop trying. Don’t ever sell out. And if you find yourself succumbing to one of the above for a brief moment, pick yourself up, brush yourself off, whisper a prayer, and start where you left off. But never, ever, ever give up” — Richelle E. Goodrich
“You only fail when you stop trying.” — Unknown Author
“Stop trying to ‘fix’ yourself; you’re not broken! You are perfectly imperfect and powerful beyond measure.” — Steve Maraboli
“Never stop dreaming. Never stop believing. Never give up. Never stop trying. Never stop learning.” — Roy T. Bennett
“Never stop trying. Never stop believing, Never give up. Your day will come.” — Mandy Hale
“Stop trying to hold onto things that no longer exist. Relationships change. People change. Things change. You can wish with great fierceness that this wasn’t true, but it is. Stop focusing on people & things which simply create sadness. Aim yourself at what brings joy.” — Karen Salmansohn
“When you stop trying to control every aspect of your life, you’ll have more time and energy to devote to things you can control.” — Amy Morin
Welcome to the Circle: You Belong Here.
Victory for Veterans, Inc. invites you to join the Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Network tonight for a special "Mike Check!" session. If you have never attended before, tonight is the perfect night to take that first step into a confidential, zero-stigma, and judgment-free space designed by peers, for peers.
Connect with Veterans, First Responders, Active-Duty Service Members, and Caregivers who truly understand the unique weight you carry. Together, we go beyond the armor to focus on strengthening the mind through powerful peer discussion.
📌 Tonight’s Focus
Topic: "The Quiet Battle!”
🕒 Mission Details
Date: TONIGHT – June 19, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM PT | 5:30 PM MT | 6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET
Facilitator: Mike Williams, Army Combat Medic Veteran, Music Writer/Producer, & Volunteer Facilitator, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
🔗 How to Join
More Info: Official VFV Post Details — https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-mike-friends-tonight-for-the-quiet-battle-with-warriors-for-life-wfl
Zoom Link: Join the Live Session — https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84406912947
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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
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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
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