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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: "Work Day!" Why Not?

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


“What Day Is It?” You Know!


Good “Wednesday & Hump Day!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 28 December 2022!


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


“Great leaders know how to organize and prioritize the work of others. They are constantly delegating, managing, and evaluating the work of the people within their organization or team. Leaders define the roles and responsibilities and provide positive feedback throughout the work process. Are you a leader that will show the way, have a positive conversation with people, and check in often to help them succeed?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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Victory for Veterans (VFV) "Warriors for Life" (WFL) Online Peer Group Support “Coffee Break!” — Friday, 29 December 2022 and Monday, 2 January 2023 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:


“Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it.” — Stephen Hawking

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“If you care about what you do and work hard at it, there isn’t anything you can’t do if you want to.” — Jim Henson


“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” — Steve Jobs

“The beginning is the important part of work.” — Plato


“Work so hard that one day your signature will be called an autograph.” — Unknown Author

“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparations, hard work, and learning from failure.” — Colin Powell


“You can wish for it, or you can work for it. Your choice.” — Unknown Author

“If you aren’t willing to work for it. Don’t complain about not having it.” — Unknown Author


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“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

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Dec 28, 2022

Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. Work is something that many folks today try to avoid. God designed us to work and we should. Work is a gift from God and we shouldn’t blow it off. I found a link/article by Billy Graham, that I invite y’all to look at below. Have a blessed day today and always.


Taken from: https://billygraham.org/story/5-things-the-bible-says-about-work/


5 Things the Bible Says About Work By BGEA August 27, 2022


  • 5 Things the Bible Says About Work



The Bible offers an abundance of wisdom on the topic of work. These five Biblical ideas—along with insights from Billy Graham—can help you view work in a new light, whether you…

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Dec 29, 2022
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Much appreciated Mikel. You’re most welcome. May you have a blessed evening.

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gasman0617
gasman0617
Dec 28, 2022

Good Wednesday afternoon Colonel




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Your quotes are right on target today Robert. Thank my friend and enjoy the rest of your day!

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Dec 28, 2022

Nothing good comes without some amount of work!


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Amen to that Jack...I'm working today my friend and right up through Friday. No rest for the wery! Have a great day Jack!

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