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

“If you don’t want to eat up energy and time.  Avoid negative people!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs 


Avoid Routine!  Be spontaneous!
Today's Message is: "Avoid Day!" Why Not?

 

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

 

“Yes it’s that day again! Hump Day! Halfway to the weekend!”


 

Good "Wednesday & Hump Day!" Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections.  Welcome to the middle of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 7 August 2024!

 

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

 

“Great leaders avoid blaming others for their mistakes.  They take responsibility for their actions and they learn from their mistakes.  Don’t make the mistake of blaming the world for your failure as a leader.  Blaming doesn’t fix problems or mistakes, avoid it because that isn’t leadership!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs 



More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

 

Avoid Drama.  Walk away in silence from anything that doesn’t improve your life. Calmness among chaos is a sign of emotional maturity.” — Vex King

 

“If you learn how to avoid the people who will not make you a priority, then congrats your brain is finally working.” — Unknown Author



Avoid negativity for positivity.” — Eshaan Thakur

   

“You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality.” — Ayn Rand


 

“A real friend doesn’t avoid you; they confront issues and work things out together.”  — Unknown Author

  

“Bad gets worse when you avoid it.” — Unknown Author


 

“People who avoid failure also avoid success .” — Robert T. Kiyosaki

 

Victory for Veterans, Inc. is providing FREE Year-round Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invisible Wounds!

 

Every Veteran, First Responders, Caregiver and other Veteran Nonprofits are welcome to join Warriors for Life (WFL).  It’s easy to connect – give us a try!  You matter to us!

 

Join our Volunteer, Air Force Veteran, Peer Support Specialist, and Writer/Author Steven Bates TONIGHT for "Mid-Week Musings!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV). Where all types of Warriors get together for genuine camaraderie, different topics, friendship, and supportive discussions.

 

Invite a Friend, tell a friend, and get connected, get involved, with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caretakers every Wednesday Night!

 

TONIGHT's Topic: "Avoiding Pitfalls!"


 


Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Wednesday (TONIGHT), 7 August 2024 at 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, and 7:30 PM ET

 

   

Drop in every Friday Morning for “Coffee with Kim” with Volunteer, Army Veteran, & Author Kim Gwinner as part of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. VFV.   Check out the times below and how to connect through Zoom!


 

 

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online “Coffee with Kim” Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) – Every Friday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET

 


“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always—Warriors for Life!’ —COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs



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Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. The way to avoid temptations is found in the Word of God. Stay in prayer and meditate, asking God for the strength needed to avoid all sins. Have a blessed day today and always.


Taken from:https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/people-avoid-why/


People You Should Avoid and Why

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Over the years I've learned to avoid people, especially "leaders", who use the term "he" to often.



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