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Writer's pictureCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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


Life is not about trying to impress others, it about impressing yourself when you go after your true purpose in life!
Today's Message is: "Impressing 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 from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 25 July 2023!

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

“Great and effective leaders are all about inspiring people, not impressing them. They invest their time and effort in motivating others to reach their highest potential. Don’t waste your time to impress your team. Be impressed with your team’s achievements!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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Every Tuesday Afternoon: "Tea Time with Diana!”


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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

“Life is not about impressing others, but it’s more about impressing yourself.” — Unknown Author

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“Keep impressing the person you find when you stand in front of the mirror.” — Aishwarya Menon

“Learn to express rather than impress. Expressing evokes a ‘me too’ attitude while impressing evokes a ‘so what’ attitude.” — Jim Rohn

“Stop worrying about impressing people and start focusing on letting them impress you.” — Vanessa Van Edwards

“Focus on blessing others, not impressing them. Kindness is far more powerful than competition.” — Anna Taylor

“Impressing people is utterly different from being truly impressive.” — Ryan Holiday

“In the end, people will judge you anyway, so don’t live your life impressing others — live your life impressing yourself.” — Eunice Camacho

“Those who try to impress everyone, usually end up impressing no one.” — The Curious Person


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“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!'" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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gasman0617
gasman0617
Jul 25, 2023

Good Tuesday evening Colonel.





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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Jul 25, 2023

I've never been the type to intentionally try to impress others. If it happens, it happens. I'm like Popeye: I am what I am, and that's all that I am!



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