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“The power of understanding others is building meaningful connections for a positive world — it’s needed!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1292 The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!Good “Saturday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the weekend & November from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — November 1, 2025 Today’s Message is: “Understanding Day!” Why Not? “Really understanding people as a leader is just as strategic as setting a clear vision. Understanding people is an investment in building trust and loyalty with people. If you want to cultivate a positive and productive culture, then lead with a solid understanding of the people you lead!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “Life is what you make of it and the steps you take, knowing and understanding. It’s those steps that synchronize with your ultimate destination.” — Jasmina Siderovski “Understanding is deeper than knowledge. There are many people who know you, but very few who understand you.” — Unknown Author “Emotions are as real as anything else in life, and understanding them makes all the difference.” — Paulo Coelho “No one is perfect. That is why understanding is so important.” — Unknown Author “Sometimes being understanding is more important than being right… Sometimes we need not a brilliant mind that speaks, but a patient heart that listens… Not keen eyes that always faults, but open arms that accept… Not a finger that points out mistakes, but gentle hands that lead!” — Unknown Author “Don’t judge my choice without understanding my reasons.” — Unknown Author “The highest forms of understanding we can achieve are laughter and human compassion.” — Richard Feynman“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 TONIGHT with Volunteer and Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs for "Burly's Warriors" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, 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: "How Was Your Week?"https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-mikel-friends-tonight-for-how-was-your-week-with-warriors-for-life-wflWarriors for Life (WFL) Peer Support Network Online "Burly's Warriors" edition, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — (TONIGHT), November 1, 2025 @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ETJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87197441247 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 #understanding #understandingourselves #undestandingothers #understandingquotes #quotes #leadershipquotes #quotesoftheday #quotestoliveby #quotesdaily #motivated #motivating #motivatingquotes #motivatingothers #motivational #motivation #motivationalquotesoftheday #leaders #leader #inspiring #inspiringquotes #inspiringothers #inspiration #inspirationalquotesoftheday #inspirational #leadership #leadbyexample #followers #everyone