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

“Expectations are important, but so is setting them at the right level.  Be flexible and always have a Plan B!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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

 

Good “Monday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!”  Welcome to the new week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 7 April 2025

 

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

 

“Leaders set the tone for the people they lead.  It’s the catalyst for performance and a positive environment.  Leaders need to demonstrate and set realistic expectations for themselves.  It will build trust, inspire people, and contribute to mission performance with the same expectations.  Set your own right expectations!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“Expectations are the enemy of happiness.  The more we enjoy small things the more frequently we’ll experience happiness.” — Braden Kelley

“No regrets, just lessons.  No worries, just acceptance.  No expectations, just gratitude.  Life is too short.” — Unknown Author

“Other people may not have had high expectations for me, but I had high expectations for myself.” — Shannon Miller

“Life doesn’t hurt, expectations do.  Things don’t happen to us, they happen for us.” — Unknown Author

“Unrealistic expectations become unmet expectations.” — Lysa Terkeurst

“Do not think you need to live up to others’ expectations!  You need to live up to your own expectations!” — Unknown Author

“We must let go of any expectations of how life should be, in order to experience how life can be.” — Debra L. Reble

“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!

 

Come join Volunteer, Peer Support Specialist Kirk Poe for "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).

We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support Victory for Veterans provides 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:  "Great Expectations"

https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/joinwarriorsforlife-wfl-kirktonightfor-greatexpectations

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) - Monday (TONIGHT), April 7, 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/86121340012 

Drop in every Friday Morning for “Coffee with Kim” with Volunteer, Army Veteran, & Author Kim Gwinner 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!

https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/fridaymornings-coffeewithkim-warriorsforlife-wfl-presentedbyvictoryforveterans-inc

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online “Coffee with Kim” Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Friday 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/82870324338

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