“Build purpose and inner strength for you — it’s okay to spend time alone for yourself!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspiration... View More“Build purpose and inner strength for you — it’s okay to spend time alone for yourself!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Tuesday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — February 17, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Alone Day!” Why Not?
“Confident leaders have the moral courage to stand alone when it comes to decisions. Leaders need to be willing to make the tough decisions on their own. They need to be an emotional anchor for their team. Through your power, standing firm and alone, you can encourage others to find their own courage!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Being alone has a power that very few people can handle.” — Steven Aitchison
“Sometimes you just need to sit alone, forget about the world and give a little time for yourself.” — Unknown Author
“Don’t be scared to walk alone. Don’t be scared to like it.” — John Mayer
“Fly alone, The crowd is noisy but the sky is silent.” — Unknown Author
“I love to be alone. I never found the companion that was so companionable as solitude!” — Henry David Thoreau
“When you can’t seem to find your way home, and when life gets too hard, to face on your own, I will stand as a light through your darkest unknown, I will walk with you, so you’re never alone.” — Jesse Bonanno
“If you stand for a reason, be prepared to stand alone like a tree, and if you fall on the ground, fall like a seed that grows back to fight again!” — Unknown Author
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Year-round Online Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invisible Wounds!
Join our Volunteer and Army Veteran Jennifer Roy every Tuesday evening for "Victims to Survivors!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).
We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support that Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing via WFL. If you know someone who is a veteran, first responder or a family member/caregiver, please ask them to join us for at least one meeting so they can learn more about what we do and how they can share their wisdom with others who may be able to learn from them.
Every Tuesday: "Victims to Survivors!"
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Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Victims to Survivors!"
Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) – every Tuesday evening starting @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, and 7:30 PM ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84406912947
Drop in every Friday Morning for “It’s Coffee with Lauren” with Veteran/First Responder Supporter & Volunteer Facilitator Lauren 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/drop-in-for-it-s-coffee-with-lauren-every-friday-morning-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-friends
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online “It’s Coffee with Lauren” Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Friday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82870324338
You 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 Burroughs
Check out the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/blog
#alone #alonetimeforyou #yournotalone #standalone #alonequotes #quotes #leadershipquotes #quotesoftheday #quotestoliveby #quotesdaily #motivated #motivating #motivatingquotes #motivatingothers #motivational #motivation #motivationalquotesoftheday #leaders #leader #inspiring #inspiringquotes #inspiringothers #inspiration #inspirationalquotesoftheday #inspirational #leadership #leadbyexample #followers #everyone
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Year-round Online Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invis... View More“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Year-round Online Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invisible Wounds!
Join our Volunteer and Army Veteran Jennifer Roy every Tuesday evening for "Victims to Survivors!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).
We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support that Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing via WFL. If you know someone who is a veteran, first responder or a family member/caregiver, please ask them to join us for at least one meeting so they can learn more about what we do and how they can share their wisdom with others who may be able to learn from them.
Every Tuesday: "Victims to Survivors!"
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Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Victims to Survivors!"
Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) – every Tuesday evening starting @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, and 7:30 PM ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84406912947
Thank you,
Jennifer Roy, Army Veteran, Podcaster & Volunteer Facilitator for Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
"Honor & Respect Always —Warriors for Life!"
#victims #victimstosurvivors #survivors #peersupport #veterans #firstresponders #caregivers #sharingiscaring #peertopeersupport #supportingeachother #supportgroup #supportingveterans #supportingcaregivers #healingtogether #supportingfirstresponders #healingthroughfriendship #friendsandmentalhealth #invisblewounds #ptsd #tbi #mst
“Keep the right attitude, stay motivated in life, and you will arrive at the right moment!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirat... View More“Keep the right attitude, stay motivated in life, and you will arrive at the right moment!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1385
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Monday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the new week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — February 16, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Arrive Day!” Why Not?
“When you become a leader your title will give you some authority, but you don't arrive with leadership based on the title. Leadership is earned separately. You have to build trust, exercise influence properly, and earn respect through your words and actions!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but a manner of traveling.” — Margaret Lee
“There is no need to rush. What is meant for you, will always arrive on time.” — Unknown Author
“Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.” — Bill Bradley
“Some people arrive and make such a beautiful impact on your life, you can barely remember what life was like without them.” — Unknown Author
“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope!” — Maya Angelou
“Stop leaving and you will arrive. Stop searching and you will see. Stop running away and you will be found.” — Lao Tzu
“The people you meet do not arrive by chance. Some come to mirror the cycles you are meant to outgrow. Others arrive softly guiding you toward a new beginning. Notice who repeats the past and who opens the future!” — Unknown Author
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Year-round Online Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invisible Wounds!
Come join Volunteer, Peer Support Specialist Kirk Poe for "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).
We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support Victory for Veterans provides via WFL. If you know someone who is a veteran, first responder or a family member/caregiver, please ask them to join us for at least one meeting so they can learn more about what we do and how they can share their wisdom with others who may be able to learn from them.
TONIGHT's Topic: "What's Your Story?"
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Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) - Monday (TONIGHT), February 16, 2026 @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86121340012
Drop in every Friday Morning for “It’s Coffee with Lauren” with Veteran/First Responder Supporter & Volunteer Facilitator Lauren 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/drop-in-for-it-s-coffee-with-lauren-every-friday-morning-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-friends
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online “It’s Coffee with Lauren” Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Friday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82870324338
You 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 Burroughs
Check out the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/blog
#arrive #youwillarrive #alwaysarrive #arrivequotes #leadershipquotes #quotesoftheday #quotestoliveby #quotesdaily #motivated #motivating #motivatingquotes #motivatingothers #motivational #motivation #motivationalquotesoftheday #leaders #leader #inspiring #inspiringquotes #inspiringothers #inspiration #inspirationalquotesoftheday #inspirational #leadership #leadbyexample #followers #everyone
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Year-round Online Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invis... View More“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Year-round Online Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invisible Wounds!
Come join Volunteer, Peer Support Specialist Kirk Poe for "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).
We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support Victory for Veterans provides via WFL. If you know someone who is a veteran, first responder or a family member/caregiver, please ask them to join us for at least one meeting so they can learn more about what we do and how they can share their wisdom with others who may be able to learn from them.
TONIGHT's Topic: "What's Your Story?"
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-kirk-and-friends-tonight-for-what-s-your-story-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-online
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) - Monday (TONIGHT), February 16, 2026 @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86121340012
Thank you,
Kirk Poe, Certified Peer Support Specialist, Reiki Master, Certified Body/Emotion/Belief Code Practitioner, & Volunteer Facilitator, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
"You are Worthy of Every Opportunity to Heal!"
#whatsyourstory #helpfulorunhelpful #peersupport #veterans #firstresponders #caregivers #sharingiscaring #peertopeersupport #supportingeachother #supportgroup #supportingveterans #supportingcaregivers #healingtogether #supportingfirstresponders #healingthroughfriendship #friendsandmentalhealth #invisblewounds #ptsd #tbi #mst
“Start each day by looking in the mirror and say, ‘I can and I will’ have a great day!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirationa... View More“Start each day by looking in the mirror and say, ‘I can and I will’ have a great day!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Sunday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — February 15, 2026
Today’s Message is: “I Can Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders know how to utilize the strength of people and build lasting trust. It’s simple, they change ‘I can’ to ‘We can’ and turn followers into believers of shared vision. If you can motivate people to believe in ‘we can do it together,’ then you can say, ‘I can be a leader’ with confidence!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Your ‘I Can’ is more important than your IQ.” — Robin S. Sharma
“Let me do all the good I can, to all the people I can, as often as I can, for I shall not pass this way again.” — John Wesley
“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. but I cannot accept not trying.” — Unknown Author
“I can’t change the weather. I can’t change what people say or do. I can’t change the past, and I can’t change you. But I can change me. I can change my attitude. I can change the way I react. I can change my thoughts. I can change my way I feel. I may not control everything around me, but I do control the choices I make within me.” — Unknown Author
“The most important three words you can say to yourself: Yes I can!” — Denis Waitley
“I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.” — Edward Everett Hale
“If I can make you think. If I can make you dream. If I can make you believe, If I can make you smile. Then you can make anything happen!” — Lorenzo Victory
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Year-round Online Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invisible Wounds!
Drop in every Sunday night with Volunteers, Derrick Iozzio, Army Veteran and Steven Bates, Air Force Veteran for "Surmise with The Guys!" edition of (WFL), sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).
We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) provides via WFL. If you know someone who is a veteran, first responder or a family member/caregiver, please ask them to join us for at least one meeting so they can learn more about what we do and how they can share their wisdom with others who may be able to learn from them.
Every Sunday Evening: "Surmise with The Guys!"
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/everysundayeveningjoinderrick-stevenfor-surmisewiththeguys-withwarriorsforlife-wfl
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online for "Surmise with The Guys!” edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Sunday Night at 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, and 7:30 PM ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82823275269
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-presentedbyvictoryforveteransinc
Warriors 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 ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88191389604
You 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 Burroughs
Check out the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/blog
#ican #icanchange #icandoit #icantowecan #icanquotes#quotes #leadershipquotes #quotesoftheday #quotestoliveby #quotesdaily #motivated #motivating #motivatingquotes #motivatingothers #motivational #motivation #motivationalquotesoftheday #leaders #leader #inspiring #inspiringquotes #inspiringothers #inspiration #inspirationalquotesoftheday #inspirational #leadership #leadbyexample #followers #everyone
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Year-round Online Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invis... View More“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Year-round Online Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invisible Wounds!
Drop in every Sunday night with Volunteers, Derrick Iozzio, Army Veteran and Steven Bates, Air Force Veteran for "Surmise with The Guys!" edition of (WFL), sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).
We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) provides via WFL. If you know someone who is a veteran, first responder or a family member/caregiver, please ask them to join us for at least one meeting so they can learn more about what we do and how they can share their wisdom with others who may be able to learn from them.
Every Sunday Evening: "Surmise with The Guys!"
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/everysundayeveningjoinderrick-stevenfor-surmisewiththeguys-withwarriorsforlife-wfl
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online for "Surmise with The Guys!” edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Sunday Night at 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, and 7:30 PM ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82823275269
Thank you,
Derrick Iozzio, Army Veteran, Mental Health Peer Specialist/Supervisor & Steven Bates, Air Force Veteran, Peer Support Specialist, and Writer/Author both Volunteer Facilitator for Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
"Honor and Respect Always - Warriors for Life!"
#surmise #surmisewiththeguys #currentevents #biblicalprophecy #peersupport #veterans #firstresponders #caregivers #sharingiscaring #peertopeersupport #supportingeachother #supportgroup #supportingveterans #supportingcaregivers #healingtogether #supportingfirstresponders #healingthroughfriendship #friendsandmentalhealth #invisblewounds #ptsd #tbi #mst
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