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“Your past is just a chapter, not your whole story. Turn the page and keep writing!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1485The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!Good “Saturday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the weekend from the “Colonel’s Foxhole!” in Conroe, TX — June 13, 2026 "The Colonel’s Compass: Daily Wisdom for Life, Leadership, and Integrity"Today’s Message is: “Past Day!” Why Not? "Never retreat to the past. Don’t let mistakes and hardships define your leadership today. Take those lessons learned and build a roadmap for today’s victories. Scars from the past tell a story-they don’t stop progress!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “Worrying about past regrets does nothing to change the past. Your future is where your focus should be.” — Catherine Pulsifer “The past is in your head, the future is in your hand.” — Unknown Author“Don’t judge me by my past. I don’t live there anymore” — Zig Ziglar“The past cannot be changed, edited, or erased; it can only be accepted. What you learned from it gives you the power to move on and do better.” — Unknown Author “Stop being a prisoner of your past. Become the architect of your future.” — Robin Sharma “You’re not defined by your past; you’re prepared by it.” — Unknown Author “If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present.” — Unknown AuthorWelcome to the Circle: You Belong Here.Victory for Veterans, Inc. invites you to join the Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Network tonight for a special "Burly’s Warriors!" session. If you have never attended before, tonight is the perfect night to take that first step into a confidential, zero-stigma, and judgment-free space designed by peers, for peers. Connect with Veterans, First Responders, Active-Duty Service Members, and Caregivers who truly understand the unique weight you carry. Together, we go beyond the armor to focus on strengthening the mind through powerful peer discussion. 📌 Tonight’s Focus• Topic: "Internal Stressors!"🕒 Mission Details• Date: TONIGHT – June 13, 2026• Time: 4:30 PM PT | 5:30 PM MT | 6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET• Facilitator: Mike Williams (Army Combat Medic Veteran & VFV Volunteer)🔗 How to Join• More Info: Official VFV Post Details — https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/dropinwithmike-friendstonightfor-internalstressors-aspartofwarriorsforlife-wfl• Zoom Link: Join the Live Session — https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87197441247 Help us reach a hero. Please tag a friend or share this post to help someone 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#Past #MoveForward #Overcome #NextChapter #GrowthMindset #FutureFocus #LessonsLearned #Resilience #VictoryForVeterans #WarriorsForLife #VeteranSupport #PeerSupport #MentalHealthMatters #LeadershipWisdom #DailyInspiration #KeepMovingForward #TurnThePage #Integrity #Strength #Veterans #FirstResponders #NeverGiveUp #Community #YouMatter #SupportOurHeroes