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“Be your true self. Don’t pretend to be something you’re not. Be authentic; be real!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1269 The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!Good “Sunday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — October 5, 2025 Today’s Message is: “Pretend Day!” Why Not? “The most effective leaders never pretend they can fix or solve every problem they encounter. Instead they lead with honesty, confidence, and willingness to work together with their team to find the best solutions. Never pretend to be something you’re not. People will see through your pretense!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “If you pretend you don’t have a weakness, people won’t trust your strength.” — Jon Acuff “I am not like everyone else. I don’t pretend to be. I don’t want to be. I am me.” — Unknown Author “When being happy is more important than being right, you won’t have to pretend anymore.” — Ricky Williams “Sometimes I pretend to be normal, but it gets boring so I go back to being myself.” — Unknown Author “You don’t need to pretend to be strong. You need to give yourself some credit. Love yourself and take actions that spring your deepest values and highest self. The strength will emerge from there.” — Brendon Burchard “You don’t always have to pretend to be strong. There’s no need to prove all the time that everything is going well. You shouldn’t be concerned about what other people are thinking. Cry if you need to. It’s good to cry out all your tears, because only then will you be able to smile again.” — Unknown Author “You can pretend to care, but you can’t pretend to show up.” — George L. Bell“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!Drop in every Sunday night with Volunteers, Derrick Iozzio, Army Veteran and Steven Bates, Air Force Veteran for "Surmise with The Guys!" edition of (WFL), sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) provides 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.Every Sunday Evening: "Surmise with The Guys!"https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/sundayeveningsjoinderrick-stevenfor-surmisewiththeguys-withwarriorsforlife-wflWarriors for Life (WFL) Online for "Surmise with The Guys!” edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Sunday Night at 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, and 7:30 PM ETJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82823275269Drop in every Monday Morning for “Cup O' Joe" with Volunteer and Army Veteran Derrick 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/mondaymornings-cupo-joe-withwarriorsforlife-wfl-presentedbyvictoryforveteransincWarriors for Life (WFL) Online "Cup O' Joe" 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 ETJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88191389604You 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 #pretend #dontpretend #whypretent #leadersdontpretend #pretendquotes #quotes #leadershipquotes #quotesoftheday #quotestoliveby #quotesdaily #motivated #motivating #motivatingquotes #motivatingothers #motivational #motivation #motivationalquotesoftheday #leaders #leader #inspiring #inspiringquotes #inspiringothers #inspiration #inspirationalquotesoftheday #inspirational #leadership #leadbyexample #followers #everyone