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Writer's pictureCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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


You don't have to change so people will like you.  Just be yourself and the reall people will love who you really are.
Today's Message is: "Don't Change 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 Conroe, TX — 3 September 2023!

Today’s Message is: “Don’t Change Day!” Why Not?

“Confident leaders don’t change who they are to impress others. They stay committed to their values, the vision, and to helping others succeed. Don’t change to just get a pat on the back!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

“Don’t change so people will like you. Be yourself and the right people will love the real you.” — Unknown Author

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“If something doesn’t go to plan, don’t change your intent, just change the route.” Dav Jones


“If we don’t change, we don’t grow. if we don’t grow, we really aren’t living.” — Gail Sheehy

“If something doesn’t work, change the plan, don’t change your goal.” — Unknown Author

“People don’t change because they see the light, they change because they feel the heat.” — Unknown Author

“If you don’t change the direction you are going, then you’re likely to end up where you’re heading.” — John C. Maxwell

“Ideas don’t change your life. You change your life, via the power of great ideas.” — Robin Sharma

“If you don’t change your approach then you will never change your results.” — Jim Rohn


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gasman0617
gasman0617
Sep 03, 2023

Good Sunday afternoon Colonel.






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Great quotes Robert. Hope you had relaxing Sunday. Thank you!

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Sep 03, 2023

Years ago SAC commissioned a think tank study because of all the complaints about change. The result of that study was that if an organization isn't changing they aren't keeping up with the times. Along those lines, I don't think people are much different from an organization.



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Great point Jack... Have a great Sunday my friend.

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Sep 03, 2023

Romans 12:2 In-Context


2 Do not change yourselves to be like the people of this world, but be changed within by a new way of thinking. Then you will be able to decide what God wants for you; you will know what is good and pleasing to him and what is perfect.






Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. Change is inevitable if we live for Christ. Living for Christ pushes one to seek wisdom and strength in all that they do. This world would be a very dull place, without change. Have a blessed day today and always.


Taken from:https://www.gotquestions.org/resistance-to-change.html


How can I overcome resistance to change?


ANSWER Change can be one of…


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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Sep 03, 2023
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Sorry that I missed last night. It was indeed my plan to be there. Linda and I both fell asleep, in our respective recliners.

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