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


Today's Message is: "Recognition 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 — 19 November 2022!


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


“Leaders gain more benefits by recognizing and giving recognition to their people and their team. They will boost morale and motivation when they notice and recognize great performance. Recognition helps people understand a leader’s value in them, their team, and the success of the organization. Recognition is a powerful tool in leadership! Are you using recognition to create great work and value?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Drop in TONIGHT with Volunteers: Founder of WFL and Veteran COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs and Bella Burroughs; and special guest Hope Hill for Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Group sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. Where all types of Warriors get together for “Hope and Healing” and where “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: “Empowerment of the Soul!”


Drop in this Monday Morning for a “Coffee Break!” with Volunteer, Veteran, and Peer Support Specialist SFC (Ret) Rick Williamson as part of Victory for Veterans (VFV) "Warriors for Life" (WFL) Online Peer Group Support Program, where “Sharing is Caring!” Check out the dates and times below!


Victory for Veterans (VFV) "Warriors for Life" (WFL) Online Peer Group Support “Coffee Break!” — Monday, 21 November 2022 starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET


The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:


“Recognition is the greatest motivator.” — Gerald C. Eakedale

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“Don’t worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.” —Abraham Lincoln


“The very first step toward giving to others is grateful recognition of our own assets.” —Nancy Brinker

“Leaders don’t look for recognition from others, leaders look for others to recognize.” —Simon Sinek


“Don’t work for recognition but do work that is worthy of recognition.” — Unknown Author

“You earn the right to expect recognition by giving it! It’s that simple.” — Eric Harvey


“Happy people don’t go through life collecting and seeking recognition. They go through life giving it away.” — Dodinsky

“Give recognition where it is due. Complements definitely stimulate more effort and desire to improve. Be generous with honest praising.” — Bruce Lee


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 men and women who’ve served this great nation: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!'" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Check out all of the BLOGS on Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) Website: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Nov 19, 2022


Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. I think it would be a rare person who would not appreciate a bit of recognition. I found a warm and touching article that I would like to share with y’all. I’m sure that all parents can relate. Have a blessed day today and always.


From:https://biblehub.com/library/gordon/quiet_talks_on_johns_gospel/looking_for_recognition.htm


Looking for Recognition.

Quiet Talks on John's Gospel — S. D. Gordon Then we come to the first of John's heart-breaking sentences. John had a hard time writing his Gospel. He was not simply writing a book. That might have been fairly easy for him with his personal knowledge and all the facts so familiar. But he is telling about his…

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Nov 19, 2022

I've always been a believer in recognition for a job well done. But, in both of my careers I've found praise, awards, and decorations are fine however the ultimate form of recognition is food!



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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Nov 19, 2022
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It’s true Jack, like the saying goes, “the fastest way to a man’s heart is thru his stomach”. LOL

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