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Writer's pictureCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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


When things are going wrong, always focus on the things that are going right in your life.  Stay positive!
Today's Message is: "Going Right 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 — 20 August 2023!

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

“Leaders stay positive even when things aren’t going right. They pause for a second, focus on the fix, and they bounce back and do something. When things aren’t going right, go in the right direction – straight ahead!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

“Things may go wrong today, dust it off, focus on what’s going right and keep going.” —Unknown Author

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“I’ve been living my life thinking that I was always moving in the wrong direction. I was wrong about moving in the wrong direction I was going right. Or was I wrong about being wrong about being right.” Olivia Kelshaw


“When nothing is going right, go left.” — Unknown Author

“Nothing goes right on the outside when nothing is going right on the inside.” — Matthieu Ricard

“When some things go wrong, take a moment to be thankful for the many things that are going right.” — Unknown Author

“When things aren’t going right, don’t push, don’t press.”— Richard Dennis

“Be the one who points out what is going right and helps out what is going wrong.” — Unknown Author

“In life, the things that go wrong are often the very things that lead to other things going right..” — Arianna Huffington


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7 Comments


There’s nothing wrong with worrying as long as it does take over your life when there are thing going right my friend.

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gasman0617
gasman0617
Aug 20, 2023

Good Sunday afternoon Colonel.





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Good “Sunday!” Afternoon Robert. Thank you for the quotes today!

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Aug 20, 2023







Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. Have y’all ever wondered if the path you take is the right one? I for one have wondered many times if I am on the right path. When we put our Creator first and foremost in our lives everyday, then we can be assured that we are going the right way. Have a blessed day today and always.


Taken from:https://proverbs31.org/read/devotions/full-post/2016/02/04/when-nothings-going-right


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"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 (NIV) I was discouraged. I’d really started serving God with all…

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Aug 21, 2023
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You’re welcome Mikel.

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Aug 20, 2023

I'm a worry wart, when things are going right I start wondering what I did wrong.



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