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“Stay optimistic even when others around you aren’t – smile and be grateful for the good things in your life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-613The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!Good “Wednesday & Hump day!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 30 August 2023! Today’s Message is: “Optimistic Day!” Why Not? “Great leaders build trust and credibility with optimistic communications and a shared vision that gets people’s attention. Be optimistic and dynamic in your leadership style!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs Join our Volunteer, Air Force Veteran, and Writer/Author Steven Bates TONIGHT for "Mid-week Musings!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and 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 Caretakers every Wednesday Night!TONIGHT's Topic: "Q&A with Veteran Lisa Smith, Service Dog Trainer!"https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/tonight-q-a-with-veteran-lisa-smith-service-dog-trainer-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-vfvJoin Meeting from PC, Mac, and Browser: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/ Copy & Paste into your browser, Enter Meeting ID: 540 670 0749 Hit Join!Drop in every Friday Morning for “Coffee with Kim” with Volunteer, Army Veteran, & Author Kim Gwinner as part of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. VFV! Check out the times below!https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/fridaymornings-coffeewithkim-warriorsforlife-wfl-presentedbyvictoryforveterans-incWarriors for Life (WFL) Online “Coffee with Kim” Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) – Every Friday 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: 458 894 554 918 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: “Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.” — Dalai Lama More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “Be passionate, be optimistic, be grateful.” — Conor McGregor“Being optimistic really has nothing to do with happiness, it’s just taking whatever life chucks at you and not letting it break you down.” — Unknown Author “I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter.” — Walt Disney “Either you’re dwelling and looking backward, or you’re optimistic and looking forward.” — Gary Vaynerchuk “Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward.” — Nelson Mandela “It’s a wonderful thing to be optimistic. It keeps you healthy and it keeps you resilient.” — Daniel Kahneman“Are you responsibly optimistic? Pessimism and leadership do not mix. Leaders are positively visionary.” — J. Oswald SandersBe 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