“Need stress free days? Train yourself to think positive thoughts — start exercising the mind today!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
“Happy Hump Day! Headed to the Beach!”
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Good “Wednesday & Hump Day” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!” Welcome to the middle of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 12 February 2025
Today’s Message is: “Train Day!” Why Not?”
“Great leadership is about training your mind to think critically, strategically, and adapting your thought process quickly to changing environments and challenges. Improve your leadership, train your mind, and have a stealth focus!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
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More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“If you train your mind for running, everything else will be easy.” — Amby Burfoot
“Train your mind to see the good in everything. Positivity is a choice. The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.” — Unknown Author
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“If something is wrong, fix it if you can. But train yourself not to worry. Worry never fixes anything.” — Ernest Hemingway
“Don’t dream of winning. Train for it.” — Unknown Author
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“Challenge. When a negative thought enters your mind, think three positive ones. Train yourself to flip the script. Do you accept the challenge?” — Unknown Author
“Your strongest muscle & worst enemy is your mind. Train it well.” — Unknown Author
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“Willpower is like a muscle, the more you train it, the stronger it gets.” — Unknown Author
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“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life’!” COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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Good afternoon Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. As we train ourselves to study God’s Word and ways, we empower ourselves to tackle anything that that should come our way. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://bibledictionarytoday.com/words/train/
What does "train" mean in the Bible?
The word "train" holds significant weight in biblical teachings, serving as a metaphor for the intentional process of nurturing and guiding individuals, particularly in their spiritual journeys. It embodies the idea of developing skills, virtues, and knowledge, emphasizing the importance of discipline and mentorship in faith. The biblical notion of training goes beyond mere instruction; it suggests a loving commitment to shaping character and fostering a deep relationship…