The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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“Break the routine today before you get stuck!—do something new and different!” — 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 — August 7, 2026
"The Colonel’s Compass: Daily Wisdom for Life, Leadership, and Integrity"
Today’s Message is: “Stuck Day!” Why Not?
“When great leaders find themselves stuck, they don’t stop and stare at the wall; they change their attitude and make things happen. Leaders don’t wait for someone else to clear their path—they have the grit to build a new way forward. Don’t’ ever get stuck!”— COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“If you are stuck in a rut, do something different. Just pick one small thing.” — Dr. Lucy Russell
“All the problems are stuck between mind and matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. Have a nice day!” — Unknown Author
“There comes a day when you realize turning the page is the best feeling in the world, because you realize there’s so much more to the book that the page you were stuck on.” — Zayn Malik
“Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.” — Unknown Author
“Don’t get so stuck in your ways that you can’t change.” — Sam Walton
“Reframing your perspective is a powerful move. When you feel stuck or resistant, pause and look for the upside. Shifting your thinking from ‘I have to do this’ to ‘I get to do this’ engages curiosity. This turns every experience into a chance for growth, wisdom, and understanding.” — Cory Allen
“Never assume that you’re stuck with the way things are. Life changes, and so can you” — Ralph Marston
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