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“Desire is the internal flame that turns our hope into action!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1433 The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!Good “Monday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the new week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — April 13, 2026 Today’s Message is: “Desire Day!” Why Not? “A leader’s greatest desire is to ignite a shared vision in every team member so deeply, they will take ownership. When that collective desire meets a leader’s intention, the mission becomes more than a pipedream — it becomes a personal commitment by everyone for victory!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “Today, let us make a conscious decision to practice expressing what we desire to experience!” — James Blanchard Cisneros “Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything.” — Napoleon Hill “The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.” — Confucius “Winners must have two things: Definite goals, and a burning desire to achieve them.” — Brad Burden“Only your determination and your strong desire will move you forward.” — Aurora Berill“Desire. Having the desire to change is all well and good, but the desire to change must be greater than our desire to stay the same.” — Unknown Author“I think anything is possible if you have the mindset and the will and desire to do it and put the time in.” — Roger Clemens“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 "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" 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: "Desire!"• READ HERE: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/it-s-monday-join-kirk-and-friends-for-a-discussion-about-desire-with-warrior-for-life-wfl-ton• WHEN: Tonight, April 13, 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/86121340012• FACILITATOR: Kirk Poe, Certified Peer Support Specialist, Reiki Master, Certified Body/Emotion/Belief Code Practitioner, & Volunteer Facilitator, 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 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 #Desire #InternalFlame #HopeIntoAction #DesireDay #BurningDesire #Vision #Ownership #PersonalCommitment #Victory #Achievement #WillToWin #Success #FullPotential #Excellence #Determination #Mindset #Persistence #Inspiration #Motivation #Leadership #LeadershipQuotes #DailyMotivation #WordOfWisdom #Legacy #Mentorship #VictoryForVeterans #WarriorsForLife #WFL #BandOfBrothersAndSisters #Veterans #FirstResponders #MilitaryCommunity #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #YouMatter #NeverAlone #BeyondTheArmor #StrengtheningTheMind #InnerHealer #Reiki #HolisticHealing #WarriorSpirit #Service #HonorAndRespect #CommunitySupport #ZoomMeetings #OnlineSupport #VeteranResources #HelpingOthers #ShareThis #ConroeTX #TexasVeterans #MilitaryLeadership #ColonelBurroughs