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“Life and the wind. It can be unpredictable or a breath of fresh air bringing new opportunities!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1346The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!Good “Saturday!” Afternoon “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the weekend from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — January 3, 2026 Today’s Message is: “Wind Day!” Why Not? “Change doesn’t always come from decisions that leaders make. When the stormy wind of adversity blows in the wrong direction, confident leaders adapt, maintain calm, and steer people and the organization through the windy storm!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “Continue to move like the force of the wind and you will have the strength to overcome anything.” — Roger Lee“Ride the wind to the place of your dreams.” — Unknown Author“In the end words are just wind.” — George R.R. Martin“Be like an eagle: fearless in the face of adversity and soaring above the ordinary. Eagles are not afraid to spread their wings and take flight. To soar like an eagle, you must have the courage to fly against the wind.” — Unknown Author“Listen to the wind, it talks. Listen to the silence, it speaks. Listen to your heart, it knows.” — Native American Proverb “Life is like the wind. It’s ever changing. Learn to blow the way wind blows. It’s a whole lot easier than fighting against a head wind. When you blow with the wind, it’s a lot more predictable, but it’s usually a lot more fun. Stop fighting the headwind. Enjoy the ride.” — Joseph Andrus“When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” — Henry Ford“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: "Build & Strengthen Connections!"https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-mikel-tonight-for-build-strengthen-connections-with-warriors-for-life-wflWarriors for Life (WFL) Peer Support Network Online "Burly's Warriors" edition, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — (TONIGHT), January 3, 2026 @ 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. It’s about “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 #wind #windandlife #leadershipandwind #windquotes #quotes #leadershipquotes #quotesoftheday #quotestoliveby #quotesdaily #motivated #motivating #motivatingquotes #motivatingothers #motivational #motivation #motivationalquotesoftheday #leaders #leader #inspiring #inspiringquotes #inspiringothers #inspiration #inspirationalquotesoftheday #inspirational #leadership #leadbyexample #followers #everyone