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Writer's pictureCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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


Today's Message is: "Follow Day!" Why Not?

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


Good “R.E.D Friday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome to the end of another week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 4 March 2022!


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


“Why do people follow great leaders? To be that leader you must motivate, inspire, and provide a clear vision for others to follow. Provide a solid foundation and be that leader they can count on. Do you have the core values for others to follow your journey and purpose? Deliver the results!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Join COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs and Bella Burroughs for Saturday’s Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Group, where “Sharing is Caring!”


Invite a friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends they may need support or know someone who needs support!


Get connected, get involved, with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caretakers/Caregivers every Saturday Night!


Saturday’s Topic: “5 Victim-Shaming Myths That Harm Trauma Survivors”


Let’s “Remember Everyone Deployed” until they return home safely once again!

For More information about Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) and the Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Group Support and the Flower on Every Grave (Memorial Day) go to: https://www.victoryforveterans.org


The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

“You are unique, gifted and a blessing to this world. Step out from behind your shadow and shine so that you may encourage others to follow.” — Unknown Author

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“Follow your dreams, they know the way.” — Kobe Yamada

“Do not follow the majority, follow the right way.” — Unknown Author

“Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow know what you truly want to become.” — Steve Jobs

“If there’s no one beside you when your soul breaks, I will follow you into the dark.” — Unknown Author

“The wisest men follow their own direction.” — Euripides

“It’s easy to follow, but great people don’t follow they lead.” — Unknown Author

“Don’t…follow anyone blindly. If they want to jump off a cliff, I am sure… you don’t want to follow them down.” — Venkat Desireddy


Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer” Online Peer Support Group where “Sharing is Caring!”: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support

“Remember this always and the meaning runs deep for all those who’ve served this great nation: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Mar 04, 2022


Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. There were different ways for me go today on today’s topic. Of course I ways try to apply the motivational to a biblical or spiritual perspective. Today I found something that applies to following your heart or? I believe that we need to follow God to truly gain wisdom, so that we can be good leaders. Our hearts are deceitful and therefore can lead us in a bad direction. With that said, I offer the following link. It is a bit lengthy but I believe to be very insightful. Have a blessed day today and always, as you gain wisdom and understanding so that you ma…


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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Mar 04, 2022
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Thank you, Mikel. I am humbled by your kind words. So far things are going well, except for some headaches and sour stomach, but I was told that could happen. May you, Bella, no you mom have a wonderfully blessed day. I’ll see y’all tomorrow night.

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gasman0617
gasman0617
Mar 04, 2022

Good R.E.D. Friday Colonel.





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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Mar 05, 2022
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I believe that I do know of whom you speak. I pray for them. Blessings.

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Mar 04, 2022

Lead, follow, or get the he!! out of the way. Great leaders are heavy on the first two but even the best use the latter on occasion.


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Yea, sometimes you just got to get out of the way and let the troops take the ball and run with it... Have a great day and weekend Jack!

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