“Use your strengths, make a plan, take small actions toward your goals, and shape a future you want!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivationa... View More“Use your strengths, make a plan, take small actions toward your goals, and shape a future you want!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1382
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Thursday!” Afternoon “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — February 12, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Shape Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders shape people and the culture of organizations through vision and actions. As Leaders, you hold the unique power to shape people! Never underestimate the power of your words and actions. They will shape the values of generations that will follow!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Adversity, and perseverance and all these things can shape you. They can give you a value and a self-esteem that is priceless.” — Scott Hamilton
“Start today with wise thoughts and positivity because they help shape your tomorrow.” — Unknown Author
“You’ve been given the innate power to shape your life, but you cannot just speak change, you have to live change. Intent paired with action builds the bridge to success. You can’t want it; you have to do it, live it…be it! Success isn’t something you have, it’s something you do!” — Steve Maraboli
“There are only two things that shape your life: People around you and your attitude.” — Unknown Author
“Decisions shape your destiny, it is the moments of indecision that fate takes over.” — Unknown Author
“Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future.” — Robert H. Schuller
“Begin today with just one powerful thought that will shape your journey ahead.” — 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, Army Veteran & Peer Support Specialist/Supervisor Derrick Iozzio TONIGHT for "Forever Forward!" 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.
TONIGHT's Topic: "What is your Why?"
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-derrick-and-friends-tonight-for-what-is-your-why-with-warriors-for-life-wfl
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Forever Forward!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Thursday (TONIGHT), February 12, 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/81682532691
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
#shape #shapeyourfuture #shapeyou #leadershape #shapequotes #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, Army Veteran & Peer Support Specialist/Supervisor Derrick Iozzio TONIGHT for "Forever Forward!" 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.
TONIGHT's Topic: "What is your Why?"
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-derrick-and-friends-tonight-for-what-is-your-why-with-warriors-for-life-wfl
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Forever Forward!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Thursday (TONIGHT), February 12, 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/81682532691
Thank you,
Derrick Iozzio, Army Veteran, Peer Support Specialist/Supervisor, Catch 22 Peer Support Founder, & Volunteer Facilitator, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
"Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!"
#whatisyourwhy #whywedowhatwedo #peersupport #veterans #firstresponders #caregivers #sharingiscaring #peertopeersupport #supportingeachother #supportgroup #supportingveterans #supportingcaregivers #healingtogether #supportingfirstresponders #healingthroughfriendship #friendsandmentalhealth #invisblewounds #ptsd #tbi #mst
“The power of effective listening can change your world — it’s called understanding!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-... View More“The power of effective listening can change your world — it’s called understanding!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1381
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Wednesday & Hump Day!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the middle of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — February 11, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Listening Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders understand the power of leading by effective listening. It allows them to understand the command climate of an organization. It builds trust, enhances collaboration, and drives results. If people know you’re listening, they feel energized and supported. Are you listening?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Listening is not merely hearing, it is receiving the message that is being sent to you. Listening is reacting. Listening is being affected by what you hear. Listening is letting it land before you react. Listening is letting your reaction make a difference. Listening is active.” — Michael Shurtleff
“Listening is not merely hearing. Listening is reacting. Listening is being affected by what you hear. Listening is active.” — Unknown Author
“One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.” — Bryant H. McGill
“Listening means taking a second to consider what they’re saying, not just hearing their words.” — Unknown Author
“Listening is a magnetic and strange thing, a creative force. The friends who listen to us are the ones we move toward. When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand.” — Karl A. Menniger
“Listening is often the only thing needed to help someone.” — Unknown Author
“Empathy has no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. It’s simple listening, holding space, withholding judgment, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredibly healing message ‘you’re not alone.” — Brene Brown
“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, Air Force Veteran, Peer Support Specialist, and Writer/Author Steven Bates TONIGHT for "Mid-Week Musings!" 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.
TONIGHT's Topic: "Are You Listening?"
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-steven-friends-tonight-for-are-you-listening-with-warriors-for-life-wfl
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Mid-Week Musings!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Wednesday (TONIGHT), February 11, 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/87440882846
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
#listening #poweroflistening #leadershiplistening #listeningquotes #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, Air Force Veteran, Peer Support Specialist, and Writer/Author Steven Bates TONIGHT for "Mid-Week Musings!" 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.
TONIGHT's Topic: "Are You Listening?"
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-steven-friends-tonight-for-are-you-listening-with-warriors-for-life-wfl
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Mid-Week Musings!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Wednesday (TONIGHT), February 11, 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/87440882846
Thank you,
Steven Bates, Air Force Veteran, Writer/Author, Peer Support Specialist, &
Volunteer Facilitator, Victory for Veterans, Inc.
“Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!”
#areyoulistening #listeningandmentalhealth #peersupport #veterans #firstresponders #caregivers #sharingiscaring #peertopeersupport #supportingeachother #supportgroup #supportingveterans #supportingcaregivers #healingtogether #supportingfirstresponders #healingthroughfriendship #friendsandmentalhealth #invisblewounds #ptsd #tbi #mst
“Jump start your life when you walk out the door with a positive mindset — it’s that easy!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirat... View More“Jump start your life when you walk out the door with a positive mindset — it’s that easy!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1380
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 10, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Mindset Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders don’t just think like everyone else; they lead with a positive mindset. A positive mindset leads to action and drives results. If want to cultivate growth then your mindset in action takes ‘what you believe’ and becomes ‘what you do’ in leadership!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“A positive mindset is one of the attributes of successful people.” — Sandra Leon
“Mindset. The key to achieving success. A mindset that combines confidence, persistence, and ambition is a powerful mindset, which can achieve anything, endure anything, and transform any life. Mindset is everything.” — Unknown Author
“The warrior’s mindset is different. It’s about knowing what you want and going for it. It’s about being hard and it’s about not letting little things get you down.” — Unknown Author
“Learn from ‘M’ istakes.
Always keep ‘I’ proving.
I will be ‘N’ umber one.
Stay ‘D’ etermined.
I will ‘S’ ucceed.
Wake up ’E’ arly.
Always be ‘T’ hankful.” — Unknown Author
“Speak positive words into your life every single morning. Think big. Think healing. Think success. Think peace. Think with a growth mindset. Always start the day with positive energy. You deserve it.” — Unknown Author
“When you’re in a growth mindset, what that means is that you choose to see struggle and challenge as an opportunity for growth and for learning and development.” — Chris Bertram
“Once your mindset changes, everything on the outside will change along with it.” — Steve Maraboli
“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!"
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/joinjenroy-friendsfor-victimstosurvivors-withwarriorsforlife-wfl-ontuesdayevenings
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
#mindset #positivemindset #leadershipmindset #mindestquotes #quotes #leadershipquotes #quotesoftheday #quotestoliveby #quotesdaily #motivated #motivating #motivatingquotes #motivatingothers #motivational #motivation #motivationalquotesoftheday #leaders #leader #inspiring #inspiringquotes #inspiringothers #inspiration #inspirationalquotesoftheday #inspirational #leadership #leadbyexample #followers #everyone
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