“Live with purpose and intention. Carry yourself with confidence, poise, and courage!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Thursday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — January 29, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Poise Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders have poise under pressure. They rise when others crumble under stressful situations. Be a leader with poise and respond to challenges calmly with a good plan. Poise will set you apart when facing the unexpected!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Confidence — poise and confidence are not possible unless you have prepared correctly. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Poise and confidence are a natural result of proper preparation.” — John Wooden
“Poise is not perfection, it’s strength under pressure.” — Holly Furtick
“Poise is power.” — Florence Scovel Shinn
“Poise. Just being yourself. Being at ease in any situation. Never fighting yourself.” — John Wooden
“Always speak your truth — do your best to speak with dignity, compassion, respect, poise and empathy. Even when the conversations get uncomfortable — when you approach with respect and — on the other side of discomfort is clarity and progress.” — Dwayne Johnson
“When you learn to calm down your restless thinking, worries and nonstop thinking go away, and you begin to enjoy inner peace and poise.” — Unknown Author
“Never expose the sweat and labor behind your poise.” — Robert Greene
“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: "The Shadow Knows!"
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Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Forever Forward!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Thursday (TONIGHT), January 29, 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
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“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: "The Shadow Knows!"
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Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Forever Forward!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Thursday (TONIGHT), January 29, 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!"
#theshadowknows #shadowwork #peersupport #veterans #firstresponders #caregivers #sharingiscaring #peertopeersupport #supportingeachother #supportgroup #supportingveterans #supportingcaregivers #healingtogether #supportingfirstresponders #healingthroughfriendship #friendsandmentalhealth #invisblewounds #ptsd #tbi #mst
“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: "Finding Serendipity!"
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Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Mid-Week Musings!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Wednesday (TONIGHT), January 28, 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!”
#serendipity #findingserendipity #peersupport #veterans #firstresponders #caregivers #sharingiscaring #peertopeersupport #supportingeachother #supportgroup #supportingveterans #supportingcaregivers #healingtogether #supportingfirstresponders #healingthroughfriendship #friendsandmentalhealth #invisblewounds #ptsd #tbi #mst
“Don’t be afraid, follow your heart. Take Risks. Be intentional about your cause!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quo... View More“Don’t be afraid, follow your heart. Take Risks. Be intentional about your cause!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1369
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Wednesday & Hump Day!” Afternoon “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the middle of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — January 28, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Cause Day!” Why Not?
“Leadership is not about personal gain. The great leaders put their people and cause ahead of any personal gain. Real leadership is serving the people and a greater cause, not by ego or a personal agenda. Make sure your cause is greater than your ambition or selfish gain!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“At times, our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” — Albert Schweitzer
“Every risk is worth taking as long as it’s for a good cause, and contributes to a good life.” — Unknown Author
“A difficult time can be more readily endured if we retain the conviction that our existence holds a purpose: A cause to pursue, a person to love, a goal to achieve.” — John Maxwell
“Work for a cause, not for applause. Live to express, not to impress. Don’t strive to make your presence noticed, just your absence felt.” — Unknown Author
“A life without cause is a life without effect.” — Paulo Coelho
“The only lost cause is one we give up on before we enter the struggle.” — Vaclav Havel
“The happiest people seem to be those who have no particular cause for being happy except that they are so.” — William Ralph Inge
“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: "Finding Serendipity!"
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-steven-friends-tonight-for-finding-serendipity-with-warriors-for-life-wfl
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Mid-Week Musings!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Wednesday (TONIGHT), January 28, 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
#cause #yourcause #leadershipcause #causequotes #quotes #leadershipquotes #quotesoftheday #quotestoliveby #quotesdaily #motivated #motivating #motivatingquotes #motivatingothers #motivational #motivation #motivationalquotesoftheday #leaders #leader #inspiring #inspiringquotes #inspiringothers #inspiration #inspirationalquotesoftheday #inspirational #leadership #leadbyexample #followers #everyone
“Satisfaction comes down to how you feel about your life and yourself!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message... View More“Satisfaction comes down to how you feel about your life and yourself!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1368
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Tuesday” Late Afternoon “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Costa Rica — January 27, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Satisfaction Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders never get comfortable. Their leadership requires continuous commitment and growth. Leaders get satisfaction and become fulfilled by being uncomfortable when faced with overcoming challenges. If you want satisfaction; roll up your sleeves and lead!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Difficult and meaningful will always bring more satisfaction than easy and meaningless.” — Maxime Lagace
“There is no satisfaction without action.” — Unknown Author
“Enjoy the satisfaction that comes from doing little things well.” — H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
“Great satisfaction comes from sharing with others.” — Unknown Author
“Happiness does not come from doing easy work, but from the afterglow of satisfaction that comes after the achievement of a difficult task that demanded our best.” — Theodore Isaac Rubin
“At the end of the day, the best reward you can get is the inner satisfaction that you have done your best with what you have.” — Dr. Paul TP Wong
“You’ll achieve far more personal satisfaction trying to impress yourself than you will trying to impress someone else.” — Kory Livingstone
“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
#satisfaction #leadershipsatisfaction #satisfactionquotes #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!"
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
Thank you,
Jennifer Roy, Army Veteran, Podcaster & Volunteer Facilitator for Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
"Honor & Respect Always —Warriors for Life!" Thank you,
#victims #victimstosurvivors #survivors #peersupport #veterans #firstresponders #caregivers #sharingiscaring #peertopeersupport #supportingeachother #supportgroup #supportingveterans #supportingcaregivers #healingtogether #supportingfirstresponders #healingthroughfriendship #friendsandmentalhealth #invisblewounds #ptsd #tbi #mst
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