“You’re unique, one of a kind, and no one can compare to who you really are — no one!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
“Relax today as we celebrate all the hard working people like you – Happy Labor Day!”
Good “Monday & Labor Day!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots.” Welcome to the new week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 2 September 2024!
Today’s Message is: “Compare Day!” Why Not?
“Leaders have the potential to be great on their own merit. They don’t need to compare themselves to others. They compare themselves to themselves. How can you improve to be better than compared to yesterday or the day before? Your mission should be to make yourself better, not compare!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Reality is apparent when one ceases to compare — There is ‘what is’ only when there is no comparison at all, and to live with what is, is to be peaceful.” — Bruce Lee
“The only one you should compare yourself to is you. Your mission is to become better today than you were yesterday. You do that by focusing on what you can do today to improve and grow.” — John Maxwell
“You really can’t compare people. That’s one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned, because comparing yourself to someone else really stops you from being who you are..” — Alecia Keys
"Never compare yourself to others to other people. Everyone has their own struggles, own fights, and a different path that they chose to get to where they are. Everyone is who they are for a reason." — Unknown Author
“Instead of comparing yourself to others, compare yourself to what you’re capable of.” — Alan Stein Jr.
“When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everybody will respect you.” — Lao Tzu
“All your life you compare and contrast, explore and search. But knowing yourself well is, well, elusive.” — Stedman Graham
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Come join Volunteer, Army Veteran, Peer Support Specialist, & Writer/Author Kim Gwinner filing in for Peer Support Specialist Kirk Poe for "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" 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 Caregivers every Monday evenings. Meet new friends.
TONIGHT's Topic: "Anxiety!"
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) - Monday (TONIGHT), 2 September 2024 at 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, and 7:30 PM
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“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!’ COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Good Monday afternoon Colonel.
Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. When we compare ourselves to others, sometimes we fail to see where we need to improve ourselves, instead we are really trying to find us superior to others. The reality is that we all fall short of the glory of God and therefore we should seek to compare ourselves to Jesus Christ, for our guide to living our lives. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/comparison-is-not-the-thief-of-joy
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