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Writer's pictureCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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


Give yourself permission to be awesome!  You'll have a lot of fun!
Today's Message is: "Permission Day!" Why Not?

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


“We all know what today is – Over the Hump we go!”


Good “Wednesday & Hump Day!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 6 December 2023!

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

“People don’t need permission to become leaders. They embrace leadership with trust, commitment, and courage. It’s not the rank or title that gives them permission. You gain people’s permission by earning their trust and you keep it!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

“Today, give yourself permission to be outrageously kind, irrationally warm, improbably generous. I promise it will be a blast.” — Sasha Dichter

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“The only permission, the only validation, and the only opinion that matters in our quest for greatness is our own.” Steve Maraboli

“The best gift you could ever give yourself is the permission to be happy.” — Unknown Author

“Don’t ask permission to be happy. Don’t beg for forgiveness. Just do it.” Paulo Coelho

“Give yourself permission to step into a bigger life.” — Unknown Author

“Dream and give yourself permission to envision a you that you choose to be.” — Joy Page

“If you want to achieve greatness, stop asking for permission.” — Anonymous

“Don’t wait for permission or an invitation to be a leader. Act under your own authority and take the lead.” — Unknown Author


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6 Comments


jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Dec 06, 2023

I've always leaned towards the ask forgiveness camp if my gut says go for it.



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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Dec 06, 2023





Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. Nothing happens without God’s permission, even your waking from sleep is by the will of God and His permission. May you have a blessed day today and always.


Taken from:https://christianquestions.com/character/1066-protection-permission-gods-will/


Ep.1066: Do I Seek God’s Protection or His Permission? Confronting our own will while we are trying to walk as Jesus did


Do I Seek God’s Protection or His Permission? Play CHAPTERS [00:12:00] How might we run ahead of God's permission? [00:31:49] How can we stand firm in our convictions when it isn't convenient to do so? [00:52:34] How do I talk myself out of my personal preferences in favor of God's will? [01:08:13] What if we get impatient for God to do something? Theme…

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Dec 07, 2023
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You’re welcome for sure.

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gasman0617
gasman0617
Dec 06, 2023

Good Wednesday morning Colonel.







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Great quotes on this fine Wednesday Robert - thank you!

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