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“Your purpose isn’t a destination, but it’s your direction. Just start today!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1410The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!Good “Tuesday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — March 17, 2026 Today’s Message is: “Just Start Day!” Why Not? “Great leaders don’t wait for an invitation to just start empowering, leading, and influencing people toward a vision; they simply recognize a need and act – because true leadership is an action, not a position or title!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “You have the power to change your life. Just start with changing your thoughts.” — Mel Robbins “Start, Start now. Start where you are. Start with what you have. Start with all of your insecurities. Start with what you already know. Start moving towards the goal. Start and make mistakes. Start small. Start now. Just start.” — Unknown Author “Just start. You will learn so many lessons just by doing.” — Richard Bramson“It’s not enough to just start. You have to keep going too.” — Unknown Author “Just start. Don’t wait for perfection. Just start and let work teach you.” — Jacqueline Novogratz “When the goal seems big and the plan looks tough, just start and soon the next thing you need to do will look possible. Step by step you can get through anything.” — Unknown Author “You will never be ready. Just start.” — 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!Join our Volunteer and Army Veteran Jennifer Roy every Tuesday evening for "Victims to Survivors!" 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 the support that Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) provides through Warriors for Life (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 Tuesday: "Victims to Survivors!"https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/joinjenroy-friendsfor-victimstosurvivors-withwarriorsforlife-wfl-ontuesdayeveningsWarriors for Life (WFL) Online "Victims to Survivors" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) every Tuesday evening @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ETJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83145057228Drop 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. 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 #JustStart #VictoryForVeterans #WarriorsForLife #VFV #ColonelsFoxhole #MotivationMonday #TuesdayMotivation #Inspiration #VeteranSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #InvisibleWounds #PTSDSupport #MilitaryFamily #FirstResponders #Leadership #TrueLeadership #ActionNotPosition #MikelBurroughs #Mel Robbins #JacquelineNovogratz #StartNow #KeepGoing #Overcome #VictimsToSurvivors #Survivor #WarriorMindset #BandOfBrothers #BandOfSisters #VeteransHelpingVeterans #PeerSupport #EndTheStigma #YouMatter #NeverGiveUp #ServiceBeforeSelf #Patriots #VeteranCommunity #WellnessJourney #Purpose #Direction #DailyQuotes #SuccessMindset #Empowerment #Influencer #LeadByExample #MilitaryLife #ArmyStrong #Navy #AirForce #Marines #CoastGuard #SpaceForce #FirstResponderFamily #HealingTogether #CommunitySupport #Volunteer #MakeADifference #Victory #FaithAndFreedom #ConroeTX #TexasVeterans