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


When really pay attention to someone you're being real and concerned about them - you're being polite and listening.
Today's Message is: "Attention Day!" Why Not?

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


“Guess What Day It Is? Go Ahead — Say It!”


Good “Wednesday & Hump Day!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 22 March 2023!

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

“Effective leaders pay attention to many things. They listen to the feedback and get engaged with their staff. Leaders show compassion and listen to the concerns of their people. They understand the climate and culture of their organization by paying attention to the details. Do you pay attention to the details?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

“Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity.” — Simone Weil

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“To take responsibility for our attention is to take responsibility for our experience.” —Russell Delman


“A simple act of paying attention can take you a long long way.” — Keanu Reeves

“Attention really is a currency that you exchange to get something back: awareness, understanding or connection.” — Susan Pearse


“We need to pay attention to the sign posts along the way that guide us to our next step.” — Jill Downs

“Attention is the key to life. Whatever you really give your attention to , you become…We grow into the things that fill our thoughts as inevitably as the stream merges into the ocean at last.” — Emmet Fox


“Pay attention to the words you choose; they have power. Pay even close to attention to who you are being when you deliver those words. People don’t remember the words as much as how they felt when you said them.” — Dr. Wini Curley

“Leadership – like life, is largely a matter of paying attention.” — Unknown Author


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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Mar 22, 2023




Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. I firmly believe that most folks pay more attention to things that are really not that important, such as magazines, the internet and all of today’s technology than to what is really import and that would be our spiritual lives. If we were to pay more attention to our Father in Heaven and His Son Jesus Christ, that many of our other desires that we think important, will be given attention to to us, as God would will us to have. He is lways faithful to give us what is good for us. Have a blessed day today and always.


Taken from:https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/do-you-have-your-attention


Do You Have…

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Mar 22, 2023

I've posted before that I can't say what day it is.....that got me dragged into the HR office.... some people just have no sense of humor!

Paying attention was a lesson I learned right after my first command position. Me being me wanted to learn about what my troops were doing, so I started visiting all sections. When a young airman told me that I was the first commander to ever come to the shop I realized I'd stumbled on to something. I've paid attention to all aspects of any organization I've been with ever since.



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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Mar 22, 2023
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I had a similar situation with me when I was a new Elder in my Church that I attended. I began calling all of the congregants under my care and I was surprised at the response of, “This is the first time that any Elder ever called me.” What a surprise and disappointment. Have a blessed day my friend.

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gasman0617
gasman0617
Mar 22, 2023

Good Wednesday morning Colonel






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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Mar 22, 2023
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I truly love them all Robert. Have a blessed day my friend.

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