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“Trying to please everyone is a recipe for disaster. Don’t lose yourself trying and that’s okay!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1389The “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 from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — February 21, 2026 Today’s Message is: “That’s Okay Day!” Why Not? “Leadership isn’t for everyone and that’s okay. It requires specific traits and the desire for responsibility. Some people don’t want to go after their potential and that’s okay. Choosing to be a follower rather than leader is perfectly okay. Choose the role that fits your strengths!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “Know that whatever you do, you will disappoint someone. That’s okay. Just don’t disappoint yourself.” — Michelle Marks “Some people can’t handle your level of Awesome. That’s okay. Just keep being you. There are people who can and will.” — Kristen Butler “If life, there are some things we might never really ‘get over.’ Sometimes the best we can do is just ‘get through.’ But that’s okay — There’s still a lot of beauty to find on the other side!” — Judy Belmont“Some people are going to reject you simply because you shine too bright for them. That’s okay. Keep shining.” — Mandy Hale “Not everyone will understand your journey. That’s okay. You’re here to live your life, not to make everyone understand.” — Banksy “All you can do is keep picking yourself up and trying again. Some days are harder than others and that’s okay. What matters is that you choose to keep going.” — Unknown Author “You will have doubts. You will make mistakes. You will have luck. And that’s okay!” — Unknown Author “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, Army Veteran, Peer Support Specialist, & Writer/Author Kim Gwinner filling in for 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: "10 Effective Ways to Boost & Support Your Mental Health!"https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/dropinwithkim-friendstonightfor-waystoboost-supportyourmentalhealth-withwarriorsforlife-wflWarriors for Life (WFL) Peer Support Network Online "Burly's Warriors" edition, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — (TONIGHT), February 21, 2026 @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ETJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87197441247Drop 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 #thatsokay #andthatsokay #thatsokayquotes #quotes #leadershipquotes #quotesoftheday #quotestoliveby #quotesdaily #motivated #motivating #motivatingquotes #motivatingothers #motivational #motivation #motivationalquotesoftheday #leaders #leader #inspiring #inspiringquotes #inspiringothers #inspiration #inspirationalquotesoftheday #inspirational #leadership #leadbyexample #followers #everyone