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

“Be your own confident self.  Don’t lose sight of your purpose by seeking validation from others!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Today's Message is: "Validation Day!" Why Not?

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 — 17 April 2025

 

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

 

“Strong leaders don’t need to look for validation.  They look to grow themselves and others.  They aren’t surrounded by ‘yes’ people.  Leaders have people that will push back, say ‘no’ because they have been empowered to reach for better strategies.  Never lead for validation.  Inspired people will validate your leadership effectiveness!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“People think confidence comes from receiving a lot of external validation and recognition for your looks, strengths or gifts, but in truth, confidence is a natural byproduct of accepting yourself at the deepest level.” — Unknown Author

“Stop waiting for approval, permission, and validation from others.  Go live your life.” — Unknown Author

“The ultimate validation for a leader is when someone says, ‘I want you to meet my family.’  This is the heart of transformational leadership.” — Todd Simmons

“I don’t need validation from others to feel good about myself.” — Unknown Author

“When you are your own best friend, you don’t endlessly seek out relationships, friendships and validation from the wrong sources, because you realize that the only approval and validation you need is your own.” — Mandy Hale

“Look inside, without anyone else’s validation understand that you are valuable, talented, unique, and worthy.” — Joe Sacco

“The only permission, the only validation, and the only opinion that matters in our quest for greatness is our own.” — Steve Maraboli

“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!

 

Join our Volunteer, Army Veteran & Peer Support Specialist/Supervisor Derrick Iozzio TONIGHT for "Forever Forward!" 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 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 Doorway Effect!"

https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/joinderrickandwarriorsforlife-wfl-tonightforthe-thedoorwayeffect

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Forever Forward!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Thursday (TONIGHT), April 17, 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/81682532691 

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