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“Determination reaches the peak, but hard work sustains it Don’t rush the process; strength is found in the journey!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1445 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 27, 2026 Today’s Message is: “Peak Day!” Why Not? “A leader’s real mission isn’t to demand excellence, but to get people so motivated and inspired they want to seek it. When you push people beyond their limits you transform normal potential into peak performance. Prove the journey was worth their sacrifice!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “We should not judge people by their peak of excellence; but by the distance they have traveled from the point where they started.” — Henry Ward Beecher “Do not give up until you are alive, one day you will definitely be at the peak of success.” — Unknown Author “Always strive to aim for the highest peak of the goals in life you have set, this way if you manage to reach even half way toward a goal, landing in the middle is not such a bad place to end up.” — Victoria Addino “Peak performance begins with your taking complete responsibility for your life and everything that happens to you.” — Brian Tracy“Don’t allow distractions to stop you from reaching your peak.”— Unknown Author“Pain unlocks a secret doorway in the mind, one that leads to both peak performance and beautiful silence.” — Unknown Author“The peak is what drives us, but the journey itself is what really matters!” — Unknown Author“You Don’t Have to Carry the Invisible Alone. Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!” — COL (Ret) Mikel BurroughsHelp us reach those who need it—Tag a friend or share this post!At 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 You 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: "Pride!" • READ HERE: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-kirk-and-friends-tonight-for-a-discussion-about-pride-with-warriors-for-life-wfl • WHEN: April 27, 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 #PeakPerformance #Peak #Determination #HardWork #Journey #Process #Motivation #InspirationalQuotes #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Excellence #Success #Responsibility #NoDistractions #Mindset #VictoryForVeterans #WarriorsForLife #VFV #WFL #VeteranSupport #FirstResponders #MilitaryCommunity #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #BeyondTheArmor #StrengtheningTheMind #AwakenYourInnerHealer #Pride #Healing #WarriorSpirit #MondayMotivation #ColonelFoxhole #Texas #NeverGiveUp #YouMatter #SupportOurVeterans #BandOfBrothers #BandOfSisters