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“Be positive, trust yourself, and own your decisions. It gives you confidence and power to shape your life !” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1287The “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 26, 2025 Today’s Message is: “Gives You Day!” Why Not? “Leadership starts with knowing your strengths and values, and understanding your weaknesses. It gives you the confidence and power to lead with purpose and courage. What gives you the confidence and reason to lead?" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “Life doesn’t always give you the people you want, life also gives you the people you need. All to make you the person you are meant to be.” — April Peerless “Having a positive attitude gives you the power to uplift, the power to create change, the power to motivate, the power to inspire, the power to influence, the power to cultivate happiness, and the list goes on.” — Lindsey Rietzsch “A positive attitude gives you power over your circumstance instead of your circumstance having power over you.” — Joyce Meyer “Don’t be afraid to start over. It gives you a chance to build something even better.” — Unknown Author “Sometimes, life gives you a second chance, because you weren’t ready the first time.” — Unknown Author “Whatever life gives you, even if it hurts, just be strong and act like you’re okay. Strong walls shake but never collapse.” — Unknown Author “When someone gives you their time, they are giving you a portion of their life that they will never get back. It’s one of the most precious gifts you can receive. Don’t waste it.” — Cecily von Ziegesar“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/82823275269 Drop 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 #givesyou #givesyoupower #givesyouconfidence #givesyouquotes #quotes #leadershipquotes #quotesoftheday #quotestoliveby #quotesdaily #motivated #motivating #motivatingquotes #motivatingothers #motivational #motivation #motivationalquotesoftheday #leaders #leader #inspiring #inspiringquotes #inspiringothers #inspiration #inspirationalquotesoftheday #inspirational #leadership #leadbyexample #followers #everyone