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“Get tough and guard your destiny. To withstand life’s trials meet them head on — bring it & get tough!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1509The “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 — July 11, 2026 "The Colonel’s Compass: Daily Wisdom for Life, Leadership, and Integrity"Today’s Message is: “Withstand Day!” Why Not? “Leaders don’t hide under a rock when a storm of challenges hits them head on. They shoulder the heavy responsibility of making the right decisions, navigate the chaos, and drive forward to victory.” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking.” — Stephen Curry “Life. You can survive anything if you're determined, you can withstand any hardship if you are mentally prepared, you can go far if you are able and willing to accept the challenge of life. Life is never easy, but if you are determined you will get through it.” — Unknown Author “Nothing can withstand the power of human will if it is willing to stake its very existence to the extent of its purpose.” — Benjamin Disraeli “Stay strong! We are like the little branch that quivers during a storm, doubting our strength and forgetting we are the tree – deeply rooted to withstand all of life’s upheavals.” — Dodinsky “Certain individuals are born survivors. They can withstand life’s harshest blows and emerge stronger for it. Others crumble in the face of minor adversity. The same fire that melts better can make steel strong.” — Ann Landers “Fate whispers to the warrior, ‘You cannot withstand the storm.’ And the warrior whispers back ‘I am the storm.” — Unknown Author “Strength. The unseen shield that protects your inner fortress. It’s your steadfast companion in times of adversity. The anchor that ground you in turbulent waters. Strength is the embodiment of resilience and endurance, a constant reminder that you possess the fortitude to withstand life’s storms.” — Unknown Author There will be no "Burly" Warriors!" Saturday evening, the "Colonel” and Bella are in Denver for the 10th Annual Dice Run for Victory for Veterans. Inc. (VFV). They will be back next Saturday for Warriors for Life (WFL).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#Withstand #Resilience #GetTough #StayStrong #WarriorMindset #IAmTheStorm #OvercomeAdversity #MentalToughness #LeadershipQuotes #VictoryForVeterans #WarriorsForLife #BandOfBrothers #SupportOurVeterans #VeteransHelpingVeterans #HonorAndRespect #MilitaryCommunity #FollowForMore #LikeAndShare #CommentBelow #JoinTheCommunity #YouMatter #DailyWisdom #ColonelCompass #InspirationOfTheDay #WeekendMotivation