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“Own it — You alone have control over your choices, your story, and your life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1293 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 — November 2, 2025 Today’s Message is: “Own It Day!” Why Not? “When crap hits the fan and things go south, good leaders get gritty. Leaders will make mistakes along the way, but they own it and then they crush it by taking action. They get out of their comfort zone with calmness under pressure and fix it. When you own it, you earn trust and trust is character and accountability! Do you own it?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “You are amazing; own it.” — Harvey Smith “You are responsible for your happiness — own it.” — Unknown Author “When we have the courage to walk into our story and own it, we get to write the ending.” — Brene Brown “Self-confidence is the best outfit. Rock it and own it.” — Unknown Author “I have learned that when sadness comes to visit me, all I can do is say ‘I see you.’ I spend some time with it, get up, and say goodbye. I don’t push it away, I own it. And because I own it, I let it go!” — Carolina Zacaria “There is great change to be experienced once you learn the power of letting go. Stop allowing anyone or anything to control, limit, repress, or discourage you from being your true self! Today is YOURS to shape — own it — break free from people and things that poison or dilute your spirit.” — Steve Maraboli “Your journey is yours alone. Own it. Don’t seek solace in excuses or validation in empathy. Let your actions speak louder, fueled by unwavering dedication and the fire within.” — R.K. Karnani“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 #ownit #leadersownit #ownitquotes #quotes #leadershipquotes #quotesoftheday #quotestoliveby #quotesdaily #motivated #motivating #motivatingquotes #motivatingothers #motivational #motivation #motivationalquotesoftheday #leaders #leader #inspiring #inspiringquotes #inspiringothers #inspiration #inspirationalquotesoftheday #inspirational #leadership #leadbyexample #followers #everyone