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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: "Practical 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 “Eagle’s Nest” in The Woodlands, TX — 10 December 2021!


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


“Is your leadership focused on the real world? Sometimes everything does not go by the book. Leaders need to be practical and make sure that their team’s actions are aligned with their vision. This takes practice and actionable leadership to motivate, connect, and inspire the team. Have you developed practical leadership skills? — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


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


Saturday’s Topic: “Where Do You See Yourself in the Next 5 Years?”


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

We have (3) weeks and (22) days until 2022!

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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

“Being Emotional is by nature but being practical is by practice and only practice can help you to balance your emotions through your practical observations.” — Prashant Agarwal

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“Interesting doesn’t always equal practical but being practical is always less interesting.” —James A. Owens


“To be practical in life means to take everything seriously and nothing tragically.” — Arthur Schnitzler


“Hearts will never be practical until they are made unbreakable.” — Wizard of Oz


“In practical life the wisest and soundest people avoid speculation.” — George Earle Buckle


“Being practical and safe an always logical is overrated.” — Patti Digh


“You need to be practical in life…trend changes with time.” — Maurya Shah


“Practical people would be more practical if they would take a little more time for dreaming.” — J.P. McEvoy


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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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Dec 10, 2021

Sometimes being practical is the hardest part of being a leader, but it's also one of the most essential parts.


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Great quote brother....I agree with your assessment brother Jack... Have a great day and enjoy the weekend...

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Dec 10, 2021

Good morning, Col Burroughs and all my brothers and sisters here on VFV. Practical things need to be practiced, in order for them to become routine or habits in our lives. This applies to both our natural self as well as to our spiritual nature. I found a fairly lengthy read on that very thing, that I wish to share with y'all today. may it bless you today and always.

Taken from:Cultivating Practical Godliness - The Gospel Coalition


Cultivating Practical Godliness AN ESSAY BYDonald Whitney

DEFINITION Cultivating practical godliness is essential to the Christian life and is made up of pursuing spiritual disciplines that are both personal (bible reading, prayer, fasting, etc.) and interpersonal (baptism, the Lord’s Supper, fellowship, family worship, etc.). SUMMARY Christians…


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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Dec 10, 2021
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I’m glad you liked it, Mikel. I gave Linda your message. Blessings.

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gasman0617
gasman0617
Dec 10, 2021

Good R.E.D. Friday Colonel.




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Awersome quotes this morning Robert and love the one's on the bike - you're favorite past time next to hunting my friend. Have a great "R.E.D. Friday" and enjoy your weekend...

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