The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
“If you want a ‘reason’ for being, then set some meaningful goals and follow your passion!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Thursday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 3 April 2025
Today’s Message is: “Reason Day!” Why Not?
“Leaders build trust when judgment and reason are used in their decision making. The best leaders use positive and controlled emotions along with reasoning to promote positive thinking. With sound logic and reason leaders can make informed and effective decisions!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people.” — Roy T. Bennett
“Everything happens for a reason, sometimes it makes us happy, sometimes it makes us sad, and it’s called life, never give up.” — Unknown Author

“There will always be a reason why you meet people. Either you need them to change your life, or you are the one that will change theirs.” — Unknown Author
“Sometimes, you don’t need a reason for doing everything in your life. Do it because you want to. Because it’s fun. Because it makes you happy.” — Unknown Author

“A man always has two reasons for doing anything: a good reason and the real reason.” — J. P. Morgan
“We don’t meet people by accident. They are meant to cross our path for a reason.” — Unknown Author

“You don’t need a reason to help people.” — Unknown Author
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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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

Far too many fail to recognize the gut as the right reason!