“Think about who and where you want to be in life. Reduce the distractions & find the balance between your personal and work life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Thursday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 18 April 2024!
Today’s Message is: “Distractions Day!” Why Not?
“Leaders set clear priorities and organize their teams to avoid unnecessary distractions. They maintain focus on the 25-meter target, but have a vision of the 400-meter prize. Don’t let distractions affect your productivity as a leader. Know how to cut out the noise and stay on point!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Happiness can only be found if you can free yourself of all other distractions.” — Saul Bellow
“Keep whispering yes to your dreams and no to your distractions.” — Unknown Author
“There are always distractions, if you allow them.”— Tony La Russa
“Say ‘no’ to distraction so you can say ’yes’ to your destiny.” — Thelma Davis
“Distractions destroy action. If it’s not moving you towards your purpose, leave it alone.” — Jermaine Riley
“Less distraction, more focus. Less gossip, more encouragement. Less past, more future. Less toxicity, more positivity.” — Robin Sharma
“Stay focused, ignore the distractions, and you will accomplish your goals much faster.” — Joel Osteen
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Good Thursday afternoon Colonel.
Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. Do not let the distractions of satan deter you from spreading the joyous Good News of Jesus Christ. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/lord-deliver-me-from-distraction
Lord, Deliver Me from Distraction
Article by Jon Bloom
Staff writer, desiringGod.org
Since the fall of man, people have had trouble staying focused, but we live today in an age of unprecedented distraction. Since you’re already reading this on some electronic device, I don’t need to elaborate.
Lots of experts are talking about the negative effects this is having on us. Many of us feel it: the buzzing brain, the attention atrophy, the diminishing tolerance for reading, especially reading…
Something that I learned quite well in my flying career is that distractions aren't necessarily a bad thing. Face it, distractions, in every shape and form, will always be there but they are essential to keeping you focused on the task at hand.