The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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“Show your true colors. Stand out, show up and shine on! Be different, be unique, and be you!” — 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 — 26 April 2025
Today’s Message is: “Stand Out Day!” Why Not?
“Leaders that are present, in the trenches with people ‘stand out’ from the leaders that practice their leadership from the armchair or office! If you want to build trust and put people first, then stand out among your people and get your hands dirty!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“You were born to stand out, stop trying to fit in.” — Unknown Author
“Stand up and stand out. Dare to be different.” — Unknown Author
“It’s nice to stand out from the crowd, but it’s nicer not to worry what the crowd thinks.” — Erica Layne
“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” — Dr. Seuss
“Stand out from the crowd, be yourself.” — Stephen Richards
“Don’t be afraid to step out of the shadows and be who you really are. You are unique, and original. Stand out.” — Unknown Author
“If we continue to judge ourselves by our ability to fit in, we will never stand out.” — Unknown Author
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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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).
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TONIGHT's Topic: "The Storm Before the Calm!"
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Burly's Warriors" edition, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — (TONIGHT), April 26, 2025 @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET
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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. As I age, my desire to stand out among men, by sharing the Love of God, grows stronger each day. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://doctorandyjay.com/set-apart-by-god/
Godly Encouragement
Called to Stand Out: What It Means To Be Set Apart by God
Author
Dr. Andy Jay
Date
Jun, 21, 2023
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