“Don’t follow the crowd or worry about their opinions. Be real, know yourself, and be true to you!” — 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 — 23 May 2024!
Today’s Message is: “Be Real Day!” Why Not?
“Real leaders motivate, inspire, and gain a deeper connection with others. They gain commitment for a vision or purpose Being real allows people to know the leader and their values. They just aren’t titles. They are someone they can trust. Always be real and authentic as a leader?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Be Real. Try to do what you say, say what you mean, and be what you seem.” — Marian Wright Edelman
“Don’t aim to be liked. Aim to be real, you’ll get a lot of respect.” — Unknown Author
“The only way we can change is to be real with ourselves.” — David Goggins
“Just be REAL… it’s not that complicated.” — Unknown Author
“Learn to be real for you to be happy.” — Katlyn Remos
“Be real. Be humble. Be kind.” — Unknown Author
“You were born to be real, not to be perfect. You are here to be you, not to live someone else’s life.” — Ralph Marston
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Good morning Col Burroughs and all of the rest of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. Be real, not counterfeit because if you are found to be counterfeit, you will lose all credibility and respect. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/what-does-it-mean-to-be-real
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
What Does It Mean to Be Real?
Article by Todd Wilson
Guest Contributor
Nobody likes a fake. Even in our airbrush culture, we despise counterfeits and crave authenticity. Everyone wants to be real.
But what does it mean to be real? No one really knows. Or so it seems.
Try an experiment. Listen to people talk about what it means to be a Christian. Do you know what you will hear? Lots…
The motivational speaker industry has made millions trying to tell people how to be something they aren't. I never quite understood that!