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“Prepare your mind for victory; Suit up with a positive attitude each morning you’ve already won the day!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1431 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 from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — April 11, 2026 Today’s Message is: “Prepare Day!” Why Not? “Prepare daily for the chaos of the unknown and act with unwavering resolve. Prepare those you lead with the tools of courage and confidence, so they can tackle uncertainty head-on. Your ultimate mission is to prepare your heart and mind for the struggle and prepare your team for victories!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “The past cannot be changed, forgotten, or erased. However, the lessons learned can prepare you for a brighter future!” — Unknown Author “The future shines brightest for those who prepare for it.” — Ranal Currie “You were born to win, but to be a winner you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.” — Zig Ziglar “It is better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret.” — Unknown Author“Because you never know when the day before is the day before… Prepare for tomorrow.” — Bobby Akart“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for extraordinary destiny!” — C.S. Lewis“Prepare your mind and heart before you prepare your speech. What we say may be less important than how we say it.” — Stephen Covey“You Don’t Have to Carry the Invisible Alone. Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!” — COL (Ret) Mikel BurroughsAt Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV), we know that the toughest battles are often the ones no one else can see. That’s why we provide FREE & CONFIDENTIAL year-round online peer-to-peer support nationwide for veterans, first responders, and their families.Join us TONIGHT for a special "Burly’s Warriors!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL).Whether you’re looking for support or you have wisdom to share that could help a fellow warrior, there is a seat for you at our table. We go Beyond the Armor to focus on Strengthening the Mind.THE DETAILS:• TONIGHT’s TOPIC: "Navigating Stigma & Self-Advocacy!"• READ HERE: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/your-not-alone-join-mikel-friends-tonight-for-navigating-stigma-self-advocacy-with-warriors• WHEN: Tonight, April 11, 2026• TIME: 4:30 PM PT | 5:30 PM MT | 6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET• WHERE: Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87197441247• FACILITATOR: Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs, Founder & Volunteer Facilitator, Warriors for Life (WFL), & CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)How you can help: Even if you can't make it, please SHARE this post. You never know which veteran or first responder in your circle needs to hear this message today.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 #Prepare #PreparationIsKey #ReadyForVictory #MindsetMatters #PositiveAttitude #WinningTheDay #Leadership #LeadByExample #Resolve #CourageAndConfidence #OvercomeUncertainty #FutureFocused #NoRegrets #PlanToWin #WarriorMindset #VictoryForVeterans #WarriorsForLife #VFV #WFL #VeteranSupport #FirstResponders #MilitaryCommunity #BeyondTheArmor #StrengtheningTheMind #NavigatingStigma #SelfAdvocacy #YouMatter #TalkToUs #NotAlone #PeerSupport #ConroeTX #SaturdayMotivation #WeekendVibes #CupOJoe #VeteransHelpingVeterans #HonorAndRespect