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“Winning starts when your feet hit the floor. Get out of bed with a mission! This makes a big difference!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-and-week-237The “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 — June 26, 2026 "The Colonel’s Compass: Daily Wisdom for Life, Leadership, and Integrity"Today’s Message is: “Out of Bed Day!” Why Not? “Leadership begins the exact moment your feet hit the floor. Secure it with positive energy and intentional purpose. Get your thoughts set to conquer the mission ahead. Go first and lead with the right attitude, before you ever try to lead others!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and discipline that enabled us to follow through.” — Zig Ziglar “Set a goal that makes you want to jump out of bed in the morning.” — Unknown Author“Every day begins with an act of courage and hope: Getting out of bed.” — Mason Cooley“Some mornings it seems like getting out of bed was a bad idea, but you do it and get on with it anyway; Whatever happens in the afternoon, the evening or the night, things will be alright, and then you can get back in bed at the end of the day.” — Unknown Author “Your job is to create a vision that makes you want to jump out of bed in the morning. If it doesn’t, go back to bed until you have a bigger dream.” — Lewis Howes “5 things to do before you get out of bed: 1. Express gratitude. 2. Set your intentions for the day. 3. Take five long deep breaths in and out. 4. Smile for no reason. 5. Forgive yourself for yesterday’s mistakes.” — Unknown Author “When you don’t want to get out of bed in the morning, it doesn’t always mean you need more sleep. It may mean you just need more fun in your day.” — Russell WestbrookWelcome 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 "Mike Check!" 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: "The WFL Mental Battle Drill!”🕒 Mission Details• Date: TONIGHT – June 26, 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, Music Writer/Producer, & Volunteer Facilitator, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)🔗 How to Join• More Info: Official VFV Post Details — https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-mike-friends-tonight-for-the-wfl-mental-battle-drill-with-warriors-for-life-wfl• Zoom Link: Join the Live Session — https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84406912947 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#OutofBedDay #LeadershipBegins #GetUpAndLead #MissionDriven #VictoryForVeterans #WarriorsForLife #REDFriday #BandOfBrothersAndSisters #MilitaryLeadership #VeteranSupport #DailyWisdom #IntentionalPurpose #PositiveEnergy #MentalBattleDrill #RiseAndConquer #DisciplineEqualsFreedom #CharacterAndCommitment #PeerSupport #NeverFightAlone #ConroeTX