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“Face your fears, embrace challenges, be brave even when you don’t feel brave!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1291The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!Good “Thursday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — October 30, 2025 Today’s Message is: “Brave Day!” Why Not? “Brave leaders have the courage to make the tough decisions and the tough conversations. They accept responsibility for their actions and for their failures. Be a brave leader and motivate, inspire, take risks, and guide people toward a shared vision and personal goals!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “When life gives you something that makes you feel afraid, that’s when life gives you a chance to be brave.” — Lupytha Hermin “Being brave means doing what you are afraid to do.” — Unknown Author “You can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will.” — Stephen King “Be bold. Be confident. Be courageous. Be fearless. Be daring. Be brave.” — Unknown Author “Protect the vulnerable and encourage the afraid. If you are brave, stand up for others. If you cannot be brave — and it is often hard to be brave — be kind.” — Unknown Author “Sometimes being strong is not about being brave & smiling all the time. Sometimes it’s not about acting as if you’re the happiest person in the world. Sometimes it’s not about holding everything together when everything around you seems to be falling apart. Sometimes you have to humble yourself, swallow your pride, put your brave face away and break down. Hug someone who loves you as much as you love them. Have a good cry, wash out your heart. If you keep it inside it'll tear you apart. Get angry, be mad, lean on someone, talk it out, perhaps our eyes need to be washed by our tears once in a while, so that we can see life with a clearer view again. But remember this; Don’t you ever give up. You got this!” — Unknown Author “Choose the great adventure of being brave and afraid. At the exact same time.” — Brene Brown“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, Army Veteran & Peer Support Specialist/Supervisor Derrick Iozzio TONIGHT for "Forever Forward!" 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: Part 2 "Pet Peeves!"https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-derrick-and-friends-for-part-2-of-pet-peeves-thank-you-sally-with-warriors-for-life-wflWarriors for Life (WFL) Online "Forever Forward!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Thursday (TONIGHT), October 30, 2025, @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ETJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81682532691 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 #brave #bebrave #braveinlife #braveleaders #bravequotes #quotes #leadershipquotes #quotesoftheday #quotestoliveby #quotesdaily #motivated #motivating #motivatingquotes #motivatingothers #motivational #motivation #motivationalquotesoftheday #leaders #leader #inspiring #inspiringquotes #inspiringothers #inspiration #inspirationalquotesoftheday #inspirational #leadership #leadbyexample #followers #everyone