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

Writer: Col (Ret) Mikel BurroughsCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

“You have to be willing to achieve your purpose, your dreams, and to grow!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


Be willing to be a beginner every single morning.
Today's Message is: "Willing Day!" Why Not?

 

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 — 22 March 2025

 

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

 

“Leaders have to be committed and willing to take care of people,  If you’re willing to have tough conversations and make hard decisions then you have to be willing to do leadership!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)



More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

 

“Leadership is scarce because few people are willing to go through the discomfort required to lead.  This scarcity makes leadership valuable.” — Seth Godin

 

“Nothing in the world is impossible to a willing heart.” — Unknown Author


 

“If you are willing to do only what’s easy, life will be hard.  But if you’re willing to do what’s hard, life will be easy.” — T. Harv Eker

  

“Willingness opens doors to knowledge, direction and achievement.  Be willing to know, be willing to do, be willing to create a positive result.  Be willing , especially, to follow your dream.”— Peter McWilliams



“A great man is always willing to be little.” — Emerson

 

“You cannot evolve unless you are willing to change.” — Leon Brown

 


“Be willing to be uncomfortable.  Be comfortable being uncomfortable.  It may get tough, but it’s a small price to pay for living a dream.” — Peter McWilliams


“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs

 

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: "The Long-Term Effects of Service!"


 

 

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Burly's Warriors" edition, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Saturday (TONIGHT), March 22, 2025 @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET

 

 

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

 


“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country:  'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life’!”  COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs



2 Comments


H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
2 days ago














Good afternoon Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. Having developed a closer relationship with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, I have become willing to trust Him in all matters of this life and after. Have a blessed day today and always.

Taken from:https://www.ministrysamples.org/excerpts/A-WILLING-SPIRIT.HTML


Basic Lessons on Life, by Witness Lee

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II. A WILLING SPIRIT

Also in Psalm 51, in David’s repentance and confession, he prayed that God would give him a willing spirit. David connected the willing spirit with the joy of salvation. He asked the Lord to restore unto him the joy of salvation and sustain him with a willing spirit. A willing spirit depends upon the…

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
2 days ago

Something I've noticed about today's crop of "leaders" is that they seem very happy to accept the title but very unwilling to take the actions that show they are true leaders.



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