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Writer's pictureCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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


Instead of try to be perfect all the time, just be real - be you and no-one else!
Today's Message is: "Perfect Day!" Why Not?

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


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


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 Conroe, TX — 6 October 2023!

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

“There are no leaders that are perfect. That is for sure. But true leaders work hard at changing their approach based on the changing environment. Instead of trying for perfection do two things. Deliver performance and help people grow!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

“Be real, not perfect.” — Unknown Author


More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are.”— Donald Miller


“There’s no need to be perfect to inspire others. Let people get inspired by how you deal with your imperfections.” — Will Rogers

“The goal is not to be perfect by the end, the goal is to be better today.” — Simon Sinek

“Done is better than perfect.” — Sheyl Sangberg

“I have too many flaws to be perfect. But I have too many blessings to be ungrateful.” — Zig Ziglar

“No one is perfect. That’s why pencils have erasers.” — Wolfgang Riebe

“I don’t have to be perfect. All I have to do is show up and enjoy the messy, imperfect and beautiful journey of my life.” — Kerry Washington


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gasman0617
gasman0617
Oct 06, 2023

Good RED FRIDAY Colonel.





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Great memes and quotes today Robert - thank you!

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Oct 06, 2023

What does the Bible say about the perfect day?

The perfect day is coming, the day of the Lord. It is great for saved people, those prepared for his coming, those right with him already in this life. But not so great for unrepentant, unregenerate sinners.Oct 1, 2017

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Oct 06, 2023
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You’re welcome Mikel. Linda just got home a couple of hours ago from a stay at the hospital. She follows up with her cardiologist on Monday. Blessings.

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Oct 06, 2023

There's only been one person in history who was perfect, and it certainly isn't me!



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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Oct 06, 2023
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I do know of who you refer to. He is my perfect Savior.

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