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Writer's pictureCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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


Destination is a journey, not a destination, daily motivational & inspirational quotes for everyone and a leadership quote for the future leaders.
Today's Message is: "Destination 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 to the end of February from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 28 February 2023!

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

“Leaders are responsible for choosing the destination of the organization, the team, and the people they lead. The leadership journey requires talent, confidence, and skills. Leaders have to adjust their azimuth constantly, learn along the way, and be able to see far ahead before others do. Will you be able to lead your people to the right destination?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

“Happiness is a journey, not a destination.” — Unknown Author

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” — Greg Anderson


“One’s destination is never a place but rather a new way of looking at things.” — Henry Miller

“Enjoy the journey as much as the destination.” — Marshall Sylver


“Always remember that your present situation is not your final destination. The best is yet to come.” — Zig Ziglar

“A leader without vision is just a letter without a stamp; it can never reach his destination.”— Mehmet Murat Ildan


“How you travel your path is more important than reaching your ultimate destination.” —Unknown Author

“You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.”— Winston Churchill


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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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10 Comments


H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Feb 28, 2023


Good afternoon Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. Today’s topic really means a lot to me. When I think on it I look forward to my final destination f being with my savior, forever in Heaven. Have a blessed day today and always.


Taken from:https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/how-should-christians-respond-to-life-is-a-journey-not-a-destination.html



How Should Christians Respond to ‘Life Is a Journey, Not a Destination?’


When your plans get foiled, you find yourself on a detour, or you are smack dab in the middle of troubles, you may hear a well-meaning friend try to comfort you or steer you in the right direction with the phrase, “Life is a journey, not a destination.” While that motto might…


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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Feb 28, 2023
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I appreciate that Mikel. I had a Loop Recorder implanted in my chest yesterday. The results of that recording and time will determine if and when I will have my Pacemaker/Defibrillator implanted. May y’all have a blessed day, my friend.

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Feb 28, 2023

I especially love one and three, Robert. Blessings my friend.

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Feb 28, 2023

Are we there yet? In most cases the journey and how you get there is much more exciting than the destination.



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Always loved the journey Jack... Have a great day brother

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gasman0617
gasman0617
Feb 28, 2023

Good Tuesday morning Colonel





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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Feb 28, 2023
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I, for one, am glad y’all like #3 Mikel. Bless the rest of your day.

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