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“Don’t leave your core values at home; they are meant for everday use — use and live them daily!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1447 The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!Good “Wednesday & Hump Day” Afternoon “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the middle of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — April 29, 2026 Today’s Message is: “Core Values Day!” Why Not? “Leadership is not a title or a given position; it’s a leader living and demonstrating their core values. Never lead for personal gain; lead for the integrity of the mission and the welfare of the people. When you lead by your core values you create a trust that will last a lifetime!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “Your core values are the deeply held beliefs that authentically describe your soul.” — John C. Maxwell “Your core values create your internal compass that can navigate how you make decisions in your life. If you compromise your core values, you go nowhere.” — Roy T. Bennett “Your core values. Our core values aren’t set in stone. They can change and shift over time. When something is no longer as fulfilling or satisfying as it once was, it’s a great opportunity to revisit your core values.” — Kate Hesse “Core Values are the framework on which we evaluate our choices.”— Unknown Author“Times may change, but your core values don’t.” — Frank Sonnenberg“Core values serve as a lighthouse when the fog of life seems to leave you wandering in circles; when you encounter that moment where every decision is a tough one and no choice seems to clearly be the better choice.” — J. Loren Norris“Vision is composed of core values, purpose, and mission!” — Jim Collins“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 "Mid-Week Musings!" 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: "Wisdom from Willie!" • READ HERE: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/don-t-miss-steven-friends-tonight-for-wisdom-from-willie-with-warriors-for-life-wfl• WHEN: April 29, 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/87440882846• FACILITATOR: Steven Bates, Air Force Veteran, Writer/Author, Peer Support Specialist/Adult Trainer, & Volunteer Facilitator, Victory for Veterans, Inc.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 #CoreValues #Integrity #Character #InternalCompass #Authenticity #Ethics #LiveYourValues #PersonalGrowth #ValueDriven #Leadership #ServantLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadingWithIntegrity #Trust #Vision #VictoryForVeterans #VFV #WarriorsForLife #WFL #VeteranSupport #FirstResponders #MilitaryCommunity #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #HonorAndRespect #WarriorSpirit #ConroeTX #ColonelsFoxhole #WednesdayWisdom #HumpDayMotivation #InspirationalQuotes #DailyInspiration #MessageOfTheDay #YouMatter #SupportNetwork #BeyondTheArmor #StrongerTogether #WisdomFromWillie #MidWeekMusings #CoffeeWithLauren #LifeLessons #MissionSuccess #Lighthouse #NeverAlone