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Writer's pictureCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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


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

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


Good “Saturday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome to the weekend from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 23 April 2022!


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


“To be an effective leader you know that success depends on your ability to surround yourself with people that have expertise in many different areas. So, what if they’re smarter than you. Go out and recruit the brightest people that will compliment your leadership style and bring attributes that will cause you to rise to a higher level. When you invite smarter people to the leadership round table it makes you better and they bring new concepts, ideas, and networking. Get fired up and surround yourself with the right people to keep that fire ignited!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Join COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs and Bella Burroughs TONIGHT for Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Group sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. Where all types of Warriors get together and “Sharing is Caring!”

Invite a friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends they may need support or know someone who needs support!


Get connected, get involved, with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caretakers/Caregivers every Saturday Night!


TONIGHT’s Topic: “Ups & Downs of Healing!”


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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:


“Make a conscious effort to surround yourself with positive, nourishing, and uplifting people — people who believe in you, encourage you to go after your dreams, and applaud your victories.” — Jack Canfield


More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“Surround yourself with people who are going to lift you higher.” — Unknown Author


“Surround yourself with people who: Empower you. Believe in you. Support you. Uplift you. Motivate you. Appreciate you.” — Unknown Author

“Surround yourself with great people; delegate authority; get out of the way.” — Ronald Reagan


“The better you are at surrounding yourself with people of high potential, the greater your chance for success.” — John C. Maxwell

“Intelligent people surround themselves with people who challenge them, not yes people.”— Hamza Yusuf


“Surround yourself with those who see greatness within you.” — Edmund Lee

“Great leaders are secure enough to surround themselves with wickedly smart people who are much smarter than themselves.” — David Mammano


Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join Victory for Veterans, Inc for our Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer” Online Peer Group Support where “Sharing is Caring:

“Remember this always and the meaning runs deep for all those who’ve served this great nation: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
23 avr. 2022


Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. I am fortunate to have learned, from early on, to surround myself with great people because the outcome was sure to be awesome. I also learned that giving credit to the team’s efforts and accomplishments, that made the mission successful. This fostered a cohesive and unified atmosphere. One can never go wrong, to surround themselves with the right people. You will be recognized for the kind of leader that you are, or will become. Have a blessed day today and al

Taken From:http://todaysword.org/2011/05/17/surround-yourself-with-the-right-people/


DecisionsFriends SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE written by Rick May 17, 2011

(Prov 23:20,21 NLT) Do not carouse with drunkards or feast with gluttons…

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
23 avr. 2022

A lesson that I learned early in my career is that you can only be as good as the people you surround yourself with. Most importantly, it's a decision entirely up to you.


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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
23 avr. 2022
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Pizza in the oven, about to sign out for movie night.

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gasman0617
gasman0617
23 avr. 2022

Good Saturday morning Colonel.



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Good "Saturday" Morning Robert. I'm very lucky because I've surrounded myself with some very great warriors from RallyPoint and around the country my friend. Have a great day and thank you for the additional quotes...

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