“Climb the mountain of life. Cope with the challenges & focus on the climb. Overcome the mountains in your life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!
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Good “R.E.D. Friday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome to the end of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 24 May 2024!
Today’s Message is: “Climb Day!” Why Not?
“Growing people is a primary mission for leaders as they climb the ladder to success and higher positions of leadership. They never forget that a team is imperative to the mission. Do you have a support network of people as you climb the ladder of success that share your values and vision?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“You can’t fall if you don’t climb. But there’s no joy in living your whole life on the ground.” — E. E. Cummings
“Climb the mountain not to plant your flag, but to embrace the challenge, enjoy the air and behold the view. Climb it so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.” —David McCullough Jr.
“No one stands taller in the climb to success than when he bends over to help up someone else.” — John C. Maxwell
“The best view comes after the hardest climb.” — Unknown Author
“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view — until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” — Atticus Finch
“Though we may not have reached the heights we anticipated yesterday, today is a brand new day to begin a new climb.” — Chinonye J. Chidolue
“Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it.” — Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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Good RED Friday Colonel.