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Writer's pictureCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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


Basically life is really short, so don't wake up every morning with regrets.
Today's Message is: "Regret or Regrets Day!" Why Not?

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


Good “Sunday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 9 July 2023!

Today’s Message is: “Regret or Regrets Day!” Why Not?

“Leaders should live and lead with regrets as a force multiplier. That doesn’t mean leaders won’t make mistakes, forget things, or have regrets. Great leaders take experiences and decisions, good or bad, and make it a point to learn from them! Have the courage to take regrets and turn them into powerful tools of wisdom.” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

“Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets.” — Unknown Author

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“Never regret your past. Rather, embrace it as the teacher it is.” — Robin S. Sharma


“Start your day with a smile, not with regrets and complaints.” — Unknown Author

“One of the greatest regrets in life is being what others would want you to be, rather than being yourself.” — Shannon L. Alder


“In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take.” — Lewis Carroll

“Never regret. If it’s good, it’s wonderful. If it’s bad, it’s experience.” — Victoria Holt


“Forget regret, or life is yours to miss.” — Jonathan Larson

“Never regret anyone in your life. Good people give you happiness. Bad people give you experience. Unkind people give you lessons. Awesome people give you memories.” —Unknown Author


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gasman0617
gasman0617
09 lug 2023

Good Sunday afternoon Colonel.






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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
09 lug 2023






Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. There are many regrets that I have about my life, but one thing I will never regret, is my decision to turn my life over to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Have a blessed day today and always.


Taken from:https://www.gotquestions.org/dealing-with-regrets.html


What does the Bible say about dealing with regrets?


ANSWER Regret is sorrow or remorse over something that has happened or that we have done. Regret can also be a sense of disappointment over what has not happened, such as regretting wasted years. To be human is to have regrets because making mistakes is a universal experience. The Bible gives much instruction that, if followed, will…


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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
09 lug 2023
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I can’t help laughing at myself. I reread my comment and saw where autocorrect changed life to liver. LOL LOL

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
09 lug 2023

Regrets are for those who have a negative view of life. Experiences are something leaders learn from, not regret.



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I totally agree Jack. If you live based on the past and regret you’ll never move forward in a positive fashion. Leaders can’t afford do that. They have to be the most positive in the face adversity. If not they’ll bring down the whole organization and they’ll waste of good time that could be put to good use!

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