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“Now is the time to be proactive and motivated. Take the initiative in your life with a positive attitude. Why Not?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-and-week-75The “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 the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 5 May 2023! Today’s Message is: “Proactive Day!” Why Not? “Leaders that lean forward in the foxhole are anticipating and proactive. They get ahead of waiting for the ‘what next’ in anticipation of the ‘what if’ before it happens. Are you bringing your best proactive self to your leadership or reactive self? The choice is yours!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs Join our Volunteer Army Veteran Kim Gwinner every Friday Morning for “The Front Porch!” women’s only Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Group SupportThe Front Porch Topic: “Open Discussion Morning!"https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/fridaymorningsjoin-thefrontporch-women-sonlywarriorsforlife-wfl-presentedbyvfv Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Women's only “The Front Porch!” Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) – Every Friday Morning starting at 7:30 AM PT, 8:30 AM MT, 9:30 AM CT, and 10:30 AM ETJoin Meeting from PC, Mac, and Browser: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/ Copy & Paste into your browser, Enter Meeting ID: 458 894 554 918 Hit Join! Drop in Saturday with Volunteers & Founder of WFL Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs and his wife Bella Burroughs for Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, 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 Saturday Night!Saturday’s Topic: “Be Proud of Your Scars!”https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/saturday-be-proud-of-your-scars-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-presented-by-victory-for-veteransJoin Meeting from PC, Mac, Browser: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/ Copy & paste URL into your browser. Enter Meeting ID: 326 615 1203 Hit Join!Drop in every Monday Morning for “Coffee Break!” with Volunteer and Marine Veteran Susan Welch as part of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. VFV! Check out the dates and times below!https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/monday-morning-coffee-break-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-presented-by-victory-for-veterans-incWarriors for Life (WFL) Online “Coffee Break!” Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) – Every Monday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET Join Meeting Link from PC, Mac, or Browser: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/ Copy & Paste into your browser, Enter Meeting ID: 099 458 647 861 Hit Join!Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) supports our veterans, active service members, first responders, and caregivers with challenge coins — giving a coin to someone in need — “Challenging them to stay alive is our mission!” https://www.victoryforveterans.org/product-page/wfl-coinThe Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “Be proactive, not reactive.” — Unknown Author More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:“Recast your current problems into proactive goals.” — Suze Orman“The proactive approach to a mistake is to acknowledge it instantly, correct and learn from it.” — Stephen Covey“Be proactive, not reactive, for an apparently insignificant issue ignored today can spawn tomorrow’s catastrophe.” — Ken Poirot“The way to bring about change is to be proactive and active.” — Octavia Spencer“I believe that everyone chooses how they approach life. If you’re proactive, you focus on preparing. If you’re reactive, you end up focusing on repairing.” — John C. Maxwell“Don’t approach life’s challenges by being ‘reactive.’ Be ‘proactive.’ Prepare for the possibilities before they arrive.” — Unknown Author“Be proactive means you shape circumstances and they do not shape you.” — Robin S. SharmaBe a Survivor, Reach Out, & Join Warriors for Life (WFL) Online: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/warriorsforlife “The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!'" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs Check out all of the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/events