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“Wisdom is knowing to be serious about your purpose, and when not to be too serious with yourself!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1438 The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!Good “Sunday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — April 19, 2026 Today’s Message is: “Serious Day!” Why Not? “The weight of leadership demands a leader who is serious enough to command excellence, yet humble enough to never take themselves too seriously. When you’re so serious that it overshadows the enthusiasm of the team, you risk losing the very heart and soul of the mission!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “Life’s too mysterious to take too serious!” — Mary Engelbreit “Life is too short to be serious all the time. So, if you can’t laugh at yourself, call me… I’ll laugh at you.” — Unknown Author “Slow down and enjoy yourself a little more, Don’t be so serious. Life is not a race.” — Christine Lemieux “Just look at life with more playful eyes. Don’t be serious. Seriousness becomes like a blindness. Don’t pretend to be a thinker, a philosopher. Just simply be a human being. The whole world is showering its joy on you in so many ways, but you are too serious, you cannot open your heart!” — Osho“Life isn’t as serious as the mind makes it out to be.” — Eckhart Tolle“Get serious – about your peace. Get serious – about your future. Get serious – about your goals. Get serious – about your love. Get serious – about your faith. Get serious – about your mental health. Get serious – about your life. Get serious – about yourself. But not too serious that you don’t enjoy life!.” — Unknown Author“No matter how serious life gets, you still gotta have that one person you can be completely stupid with .” — Unknown Author“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 "Surmise with the Guys!" 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: "Surmise with the Guys!"• READ HERE: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/joinderrick-stevenfor-surmisewiththeguys-withwarriorsforlife-wfl-everysundayevening • WHEN: Every Sunday Evening• 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/82823275269• FACILITATOR: Derrick Iozzio, Army Veteran, Mental Health Peer Specialist/Supervisor & Steven Bates, Air Force Veteran, Peer Support Specialist, and Writer/Author both Volunteer Facilitator for 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. 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