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“Life provides the path you take, but your response determines where you end up in life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1461 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 "The Colonel’s Compass: Daily Wisdom for Life, Leadership, and Integrity" from Conroe, TX — May 16, 2026 Today’s Message is: “Response Day!” Why Not? "A leader’s response in a moment of crisis can affect an entire team. A negative reaction can derail people’s momentum, while a positive response can fire them up to achieve the impossible. Your response can fuel motivation or suffocate it!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “Be mindful of your response to someone provoking you. Just because something is said to you or about you doesn’t mean you need to respond.” — Heather Hetchler “No response is a response. And it’s a powerful one. Remember that.” — Unknown Author“Happiness is a conscious choice, not an automatic response.” — Mildred Barthel“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” — Victor Frankl “Uncertainty is part of life. The only real response is presence. Not having it figured out, not knowing what comes next, but choosing to be all in for right now.” — Unknown Author “You can’t control everything that happens to you, but you can control the way you respond. And in your response is your greatest power. Yes, most of your stress comes directly from the way you think and respond, not the way life is. Adjust your attitude, and all that extra stress is gone.” — Unknown Author “Stress is not what happens to us. It is our response to what happens. And response is something we can choose.” — Maureen KilloranTONIGHTYou Don't Have to Fight the "Invisible" Alone.Victory for Veterans, Inc. presents a special online edition of Warriors for Life (WFL): "Burly’s Warriors!"This isn't about strategy on a map; it's about the toughest battle of all—the one within. Whether you are a Veteran, First Responder, Active-Duty member, or Caregiver, we are inviting you to take a seat at the table with others who truly get it.We’re going Beyond the Armor to focus on strengthening the mind through a powerful peer discussion.Tonight’s Focus: "Mapping the Minefield: Identifying Triggers & Defusing Cravings!"This is a FREE, completely confidential space to share your wisdom, ask your questions, or just listen. You matter, and your experience is valued.MISSION DETAILS:• Date: TONIGHT - May 16, 2026• Time: 4:30 PM PT | 5:30 PM MT | 6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET• Official Post & Info: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/mapping-the-minefield-identifying-triggers-defusing-cravings-with-warriors-for-life-wfl• 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)Help us reach a hero. If you know someone who needs this support system, TAG A FRIEND or SHARE this post. Your single click might be the bridge someone needs to find their peace.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 #ResponseDay #ThePowerOfResponse #ChooseYourResponse #ColonelsCompass #DailyWisdom #LeadershipIntegrity #MikelBurroughs #VictoryForVeterans #WarriorsForLife #BurlysWarriors #BeyondTheArmor #CupOJoe #MappingTheMinefield #IdentifyingTriggers #DefusingCravings #VeteransSupport #FirstResponders #ActiveDuty #Caregivers #MentalHealthMatters #PeerSupport #CrisisLeadership #StressManagement #Mindfulness #ChooseGrowth #YouAreNotAlone #InvisibleWounds #VFV #WFL #BandOfBrothersAndSisters