The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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“Are you ready to achieve something awesome in life? Have the willingness to do something of value!” — 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 — 5 April 2025
Today’s Message is: “Willingness Day!” Why Not?
“Willingness plays a major role in leadership growth. Growing is the willingness to be wrong, make mistakes, and serve others before you serve yourself! Do you have the willingness to step up and become a leader that will make an impact and put yourself out there?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Confidence is a skill… the willingness to try.” — Mel Robbins
“There is only one thing required to change your life: Willingness.” — Unknown Author

“Willingness opens doors to knowledge, direction and achievement. Be willing to know, be willing to do, be willing to create positive results. Be willing, especially to follow your dream.” — Peter McWillaims
“It doesn’t take courage to be wrong, just willingness to learn.” — Unknown Author

“Leadership isn’t the absence of fear, it’s the willingness to jump in spite of fear.” — Unknown Author
“Go your own way, have the willingness to go beyond what is familiar and safe, reinvent yourself, risk everything to fulfill your dreams, even if it means doing it alone.” — Unknown Author

“Simple touching a difficult memory with some slight willingness to heal begins to soften the holding and tension around it.” — Stephen Levine
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Year-round Online 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 and our special guest Kathy Motlagh with 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: "Mind & Emotion Mastery!"

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

Good afternoon Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. Your willingness or lack thereof, in believing in Jesus Christ and professing Him as your Lord and Savior, with your mouth, will determine where you will spend eternity. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://biblehub.com/topical/w/willingness.htm
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Willingness, in a biblical context, refers to the readiness and eagerness to act or respond positively to God's commands, guidance, and the needs of others. It is an attitude of the heart that aligns with God's will, demonstrating a voluntary and cheerful disposition to…
Willingness seems to have become a scarce commodity in today's leaders.