“Be that somebody people can look up to. Become the deed and the accomplishment – why not?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Saturday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!” Welcome to the weekend from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 8 March 2025
Today’s Message is: “Somebody Day!” Why Not?”
“What makes somebody a leader? It’s about getting results by motivating and inspiring people to really stretch above and beyond their normal ability. Leaders really make people feel like somebody and in return that leader is somebody they trust, respect, and want to follow. Is somebody following you?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“I am somebody. I am me. I like being me. And I need nobody to make me somebody.” — Louis L’Amour
“If you want to be somebody, somebody really special, be yourself.” — Unknown Author
“The hardest challenge is to be yourself in a world where everyone is trying to make you be somebody else.” — E.E. Cummings
“If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your path!” — Buddha
“I am somebody. I was somebody when I came. I will be a better somebody when I leave. I am powerful and I am strong… I have things to do, people to impress & places to go!” — Rita Pearson
“If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded.” — Maya Angelou
“If everybody is thinking alike, then somebody isn’t thinking.” — George S. Patton
Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing FREE Year-round Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invisible Wounds!
Drop in TONIGHT with Volunteer and Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs for "Burly's Warriors" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).
We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support that Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing via WFL. If you know someone who is a veteran, first responder or a family member/caregiver, please ask them to join us for at least one meeting so they can learn more about what we do and how they can share their wisdom with others who may be able to learn from them.
TONIGHT's Topic: "Empowering Veterans & First Responders!"
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Burly's Warriors" edition, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Saturday (TONIGHT), March 8, 2025 @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87197441247
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
“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life’!” COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Real leaders are always training the next crop of people to be somebody like them.