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“Drown out the noise, focus your sights on the target, and lock in on your purpose — fire away!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-and-week-232The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!Good “R.E.D. Friday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the end of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole!” in Conroe, TX — May 22, 2026 "The Colonel’s Compass: Daily Wisdom for Life, Leadership, and Integrity"Today’s Message is: “Noise Day!” Why Not? "Leaders that are calibrated to handle the suffocating noise of obstacles, challenges, and complaints, don’t waste their energy. They lock into the present moment with a razor-like focus, muffle the noise, and clear a concentrated path forward. When chaos erupts, a great leader puts a cap on it!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “Sometimes you need to sit lonely on the floor in a quiet room in order to hear your own voice and not let it drown in the noise of others.” — Charlotte Eriksson “Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.” — Unknown Author“Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice.” — Charles Bukowski“Work hard in silence; let success make the noise.” — Unknown Author “Noise makes you busy, silence makes you effective.” — Thea Westra “A seed grows with no sound, but a tree falls with a huge noise. Destruction has noise, but creation is quiet. This is the power of silence. Grow silently.” — Unknown Author “Not merely an absence of noise, real silence begins when a reasonable being withdraws from the noise in order to find peace and order in his inner sanctuary.” — Peter MinardTONIGHTYou Don't Have to Fight the "Invisible" Alone.Victory for Veterans, Inc. presents a special online edition of Warriors for Life (WFL): "Mike Check!"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: "When the Demons Come!"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 22, 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/join-mike-friends-tonight-for-when-the-demons-come-with-warriors-for-life-wfl• Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84406912947• Facilitator: Mike Williams, Army Combat Medic Veteran, Music Writer/Producer, & Volunteer Facilitator, 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 Peer Support Network: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/warriors-for-life-eventsCheck out the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/blog “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 Burroughs#NoiseDay #DrownOutTheNoise #LockIn #FocusOnYourPurpose #TheColonelsCompass #REDFriday #RememberEveryoneDeployed #VictoryForVeterans #WarriorsForLife #MikelBurroughs #LeadershipWisdom #DailyMotivation #InspirationalQuotes #BandOfBrothersAndSisters #VeteransMentalHealth #StayFocused #PowerOfSilence #InnerPeace #YouAreNotAlone #SupportOurTroops #PeerSupport #MentalFitness #LikeShareComment #FollowOurPage #DropAComment Below