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“What can carry you through a hard life? It’s called a positive attitude!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1242The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!Good “Wednesday & Hump Day” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the middle of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — September 3, 2025 Today’s Message is: “Hard Day!” Why Not? “Integrity and courage are the cornerstone of leadership when things get hard. True leaders make difficult value-driven decisions that build trust in others when faced with hard situations. If you want to achieve success as a leader do the right things, even when things get extremely hard!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “Change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and gorgeous at the end.” — Robin Sharma “Whatever you do, don’t quit. Because, as hard as it is to stick with it, starting over is even harder. Keep showing up.” — Unknown Author “I hard times, remember that you’ve conquered challenges before, and you can do it again.” — Unknown Author “Life is hard but not impossible.” — Unknown Author “You have to remember that the hard days are what make you stronger. The bad days make you realize what a good day is.” — Aly Raisman “It takes time to heal. Don’t be hard on yourself.” — Unknown Author “It is the hard days — the days that challenge you to your very core — that will determine who you are. You will be defined not just by what you achieve, but by how you survive.” — Sheyl Sanburg“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel BurroughsVictory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Year-round Online Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invisible Wounds!Join our Volunteer, Air Force Veteran, Peer Support Specialist, 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).We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support that Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing via WFL. If you know someone who is a veteran, first responder or a family member/caregiver, please ask them to join us for at least one meeting so they can learn more about what we do and how they can share their wisdom with others who may be able to learn from them.TONIGHT's Topic: "Seven Days Without Laughter Makes One Weak"https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/tonight-with-wfl-seven-days-without-laughter-makes-one-weak-with-steven-friendsWarriors for Life (WFL) Online "Mid-Week Musings!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Wednesday (TONIGHT), September 3, 2025, @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ETJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87440882846 Drop in every Friday Morning for “It’s Coffee with Lauren” with Veteran/First Responder Supporter & Volunteer Facilitator Lauren Iozzio as part of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. VFV. Check out the times below and how to connect through Zoom!https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/drop-in-for-it-s-coffee-with-lauren-every-friday-morning-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-friendsWarriors for Life (WFL) Online “It’s Coffee with Lauren” 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 Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82870324338You Matter to Us! Be a Survivor, Reach Out, & Join Warriors for Life (WFL) Online: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/warriors-for-life-events“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life’!” — COL (Ret) Mikel BurroughsCheck out the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/blog #hard #hardtimes #harddays #hardquotes #quotes #leadershipquotes #quotesoftheday #quotestoliveby #quotesdaily #motivated #motivating #motivatingquotes #motivatingothers #motivational #motivation #motivationalquotesoftheday #leaders #leader #inspiring #inspiringquotes #inspiringothers #inspiration #inspirationalquotesoftheday #inspirational #leadership #leadbyexample #followers #everyone