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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: “What Matters Day!” Why Not?

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


Good “Tuesday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Eagle’s Nest” in The Woodlands, TX — 19 October 2021!


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


“What matters most to me as a leader? Being able to listen to new ideas and concerns from others, bringing my best to motivate and inspire those I lead, and making sure I have the most impact based on my character by choosing the harder right decisions over the wrong easier ones.” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:


“Life is so much brighter when we focus on what truly matters!” — Unknown Author


More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“Be true to what matter most to your heart.” Cheryl Richardson


“If it really matters to you… You will find a way.” Unknown Author


“What matters most is how well you walk thought the fire.” Charles Bukowski


“What matters most is what we learn from living.” Doris Lessing


“It’s not who you know, but who you are that matters most.” Keariene Muizz


“What matters most is what you do next.” Geoffrey Mount Varner, MD


“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” Henry David Thoreau


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“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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gasman0617
gasman0617
Oct 19, 2021

Good Tuesday afternoon Col Burroughs.




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jfhouck56
jfhouck56
Oct 19, 2021

I remember the autobiography titled "I am Third" By Gale Sayers. Sayers' motto, "The Lord is first, my friends are second, and I am third." was source of the title. I would substitute family for friends but they are truly interchangeable. In a perfect life, I would like to say that I believe the same....

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Awesome John - thanks for sharing....

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Oct 19, 2021

I've always been one who cared more about what happens to others than what happens to me. Guess that's why I have such a hard time understanding the controversy over Covid.


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We all do Jack. You don’t hear about anyone passing for other reasons anymore. Everything is COVID-19. Who can we believe theses days. I can’t remember the last time I heard anything about the Flu.

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jfhouck56
jfhouck56
Oct 19, 2021

Good Morning Mikel! Have a wonderful day.

Following my heart.....


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Very nice John. Thank you

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