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Writer's pictureCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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


Today's Message is: "Formidable Day!" Why Not?

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


Good “Saturday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome to the weekend from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 8 January 2022!


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


“There are many people in this world that hold leadership positions, but few ever become formidable. Do you have what it takes to become a formidable leader? It starts with developing leadership and collaborative learning skills. Only your actions, skills, judgement, expertise, empathy, and leading wisely using all of your strengths while fixing your weaknesses will earn you the respect of a formidable leader!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Join COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs for TONIGHT's Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Group, 8 January 2022 where “Sharing is Caring!”


Invite a friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends they may need support or know someone who needs support!


Get connected, get involved, with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caretakers/Caregivers every Saturday Night!


TONIGHT’s Topic: "What’s in Your Mental Health Rucksack?”


Learn about Victory for Veterans' opening of the 1st Life Readiness Center in Denver, CO that provided holistic healing service to Veterans and First Responders: https://www.lifereadinesscenter.com


For More information about Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) and the Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Group Support and the Flower on Every Grave (Memorial Day) go to: https://www.victoryforveterans.org


The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

“Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible — it cannot be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform you in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession could.” — Barbara de Angelis

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“No problem is so formidable that you can’t walk away from it.” — Charles M. Schulz


“Lack of movement is a formidable force to overcome.” — Peter David

“The most formidable weapon against errors of every kind is reason.” — Thomas Paine


“A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.” — Nelson Mandela

“A formidable situation can make us very strong while we try to face it.” — Chetan Patel


“The power of one, if fearless and focused, is formidable, but the power of many working together is better.” — Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

“Above all, we must realize that no arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women. It is a weapon our adversaries in today’s would do not have.” — Ronald Reagan


Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer”Online Peer Support Group where “Sharing is Caring!”: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support

“Remember this always and the meaning runs deep for all those who’ve served this great nation: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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8 commenti


H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
08 gen 2022

Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. Being formidable is not something that the lazy or weak can become. It takes perseverance and determination to achieve. I believe that trusting in our Creator God can help in that pursuit. With that in mind I have submitted the following link today. https://www.warriorpriest.net/blog/2019/9/26/be-formidable Have a blessed day today and always.

Be Formidable

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 IN DEVOTIONS, MANHOOD

Be strong in the Lord and the strength of His might. - Ephesians 6:10 + In Judges 2:21-22 and the first few verses of chapter 3, we are told that God allowed Israel’s enemies to stay in the Promised Land in order to test them, to see if they would…

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
08 gen 2022
Risposta a

You’re most welcome. I’ll see you tonight provided our company leaves in time. Blessings.

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
08 gen 2022

I'll leave whether or not I was a formidable leader to others but I do know that whomever labeled women the weaker sex never met one on a mission!


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Risposta a

I hear that Jack! Have a great Saturday my friend...

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gasman0617
gasman0617
08 gen 2022

Good Saturday morning Colonel.





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gasman0617
gasman0617
08 gen 2022
Risposta a

Hope you and yours have a great weekend as well.

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