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The Colonel’s Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good “Saturday” Morning Everyone from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Castle Rock, CO — 4 January 2020!
Today is: “Potential Day!” Why Not?
“Individuals have that internal spark and potential that needs to be ignited by an 'Eagle Warrior Leader.' Be that leader who lights that flame of momentum!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Join the Colonel for Warriors for Life (WFL) Saturday (Tonight) — Topic: “The Power of Positive Thinking!” Check it out:
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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “Treat a man as he is and he will remain as he is. Treat a man as he can and should be and he will become as he can and should be.” — Stephen Covey
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
“There is no heavier burden than an unfulfilled potential.” — Charles Schulz
“Don’t cheat the world of your contribution. Give it what you’ve got.” — Steven Pressfield
“The big challenge is to become all that you have the possibility of becoming. You cannot believe what it does to the human spirit to maximize your human potential and stretch yourself to the limit.” — Jim Rohn
“Don’t cheat the world of your contribution. Give it what you’ve got.” — Steven Pressfield
“Continuous effort — not strength or intelligence — is the key to unlocking our potential.” — Winston Churchill
“Potential is not an endpoint but a capacity to grow and learn.” — Eileen Kennedy-Moore
Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support
“Remember this and its meaning runs deep for me and all those who served this great nation: 'Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The Colonel’s Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good “Saturday” Morning Everyone from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Castle Rock, CO — 4 January 2020!
Today is: “Potential Day!” Why Not?
“Individuals have that internal spark and potential that needs to be ignited by an 'Eagle Warrior Leader.' Be that leader who lights that flame of momentum!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Join the Colonel for Warriors for Life (WFL) Saturday (Tonight) — Topic: “The Power of Positive Thinking!” Check it out:
https://www.rallypoint.com/status-updates/5402103
Support our Warriors in Need in 2020 — Challenge them to Stay Alive — Get Your or Give a WFL Challenge Coin: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/product-page/wfl-coin
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “Treat a man as he is and he will remain as he is. Treat a man as he can and should be and he will become as he can and should be.” — Stephen Covey
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
“There is no heavier burden than an unfulfilled potential.” — Charles Schulz
“Don’t cheat the world of your contribution. Give it what you’ve got.” — Steven Pressfield
“The big challenge is to become all that you have the possibility of becoming. You cannot believe what it does to the human spirit to maximize your human potential and stretch yourself to the limit.” — Jim Rohn
“Don’t cheat the world of your contribution. Give it what you’ve got.” — Steven Pressfield
“Continuous effort — not strength or intelligence — is the key to unlocking our potential.” — Winston Churchill
“Potential is not an endpoint but a capacity to grow and learn.” — Eileen Kennedy-Moore
Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support
“Remember this and its meaning runs deep for me and all those who served this great nation: 'Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/
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Good Saturday Morning COL Mikel J. Burroughs from a rainy/soggy day here in The Bostoñ Area an a temperature of 43°, which is also the high for today... There is a very high "Potential" for a more detailed response some time after breakfast! Lots to do today as I am still putting my plan together for my sister's transfer to a rehab facility! Hasta Luego mi amigo!
To continue where I left off,
"We all have potential, untapped potential at that... It is all about attitude, desire to be more than who you are, and the drive to accomplish more than one has ever done before... You either reach for it or you flounder in a sea of despair." Kerry R. Harkins, January 4, 2020
Quotes I have chosen:
1) "God puts people in our lives on purpose so we can help them succeed and help them become all He created them to be. Most people will not reach their full potential without somebody else believing in them."
- Joel Osteen
2) "I dare to imagine a country where every child I hold in my hands, are all God's children, regardless of the color of their skin, regardless of whether they're boy or girl, regardless of religion, regardless of rich or poor, that every child I hold in my hands, will have the same chance to reach her full potential or his full potential. That is the goodness of our country. That is the essence of the American dream."
- Paul Wellstone
3) "If we did all the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves." - Thomas A. Edison
4) "If you think you are working hard, you can work harder. If you think you are doing enough, there is more that you can do. No one really ever exhausts his full potential." - Pete Carril
5) "I believe you can train yourself to become a positive thinker, but you must cultivate a desire to develop the skill of setting personal worthy and realistic goals. I am so thoroughly convinced that if we don’t set goals in our life and learn how to master the technique of living to reach our goals, we can reach a ripe old age and look back on our life only to see that we reached but a small part of our full potential. When you learn to master the principle of setting a goal, you will then be able to make a great difference in the results you attain in this life." - M. Russell Ballard
6) "The future success of our Nation depends on our children's ability to understand the difference between right and wrong and to have the strength of character to make the right choices. To help them reach their full potential and live with integrity and pride, we must teach our children to be kind, responsible, honest, and self-disciplined. These important values are first learned in the family, but all of our citizens have an obligation to support parents in the character education of our children." - George W. Bush
Maj William W. 'Bill' Price Maj Marty Hogan Lt Col Charlie Brown SSG Byron Howard Sr LTC Stephen F. Col Carl Whicker Maj Robert Thornton CWO3 Dennis M. LTC Wayne Brandon PO1 H Gene Lawrence Sgt Deborah Cornatzer PO3 Bob McCord CW5 Jack Cardwell TSgt Joe C. SFC Stephen Lucas SMSgt Lawrence McCarter Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen MSgt Robert "Rock" Aldi Col (Join to see)
To continue where I left off,
"We all have potential, untapped potential at that... It is all about attitude, desire to be more than who you are, and the drive to accomplish more than one has ever done before... You either reach for it or you flounder in a sea of despair." Kerry R. Harkins, January 4, 2020
Quotes I have chosen:
1) "God puts people in our lives on purpose so we can help them succeed and help them become all He created them to be. Most people will not reach their full potential without somebody else believing in them."
- Joel Osteen
2) "I dare to imagine a country where every child I hold in my hands, are all God's children, regardless of the color of their skin, regardless of whether they're boy or girl, regardless of religion, regardless of rich or poor, that every child I hold in my hands, will have the same chance to reach her full potential or his full potential. That is the goodness of our country. That is the essence of the American dream."
- Paul Wellstone
3) "If we did all the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves." - Thomas A. Edison
4) "If you think you are working hard, you can work harder. If you think you are doing enough, there is more that you can do. No one really ever exhausts his full potential." - Pete Carril
5) "I believe you can train yourself to become a positive thinker, but you must cultivate a desire to develop the skill of setting personal worthy and realistic goals. I am so thoroughly convinced that if we don’t set goals in our life and learn how to master the technique of living to reach our goals, we can reach a ripe old age and look back on our life only to see that we reached but a small part of our full potential. When you learn to master the principle of setting a goal, you will then be able to make a great difference in the results you attain in this life." - M. Russell Ballard
6) "The future success of our Nation depends on our children's ability to understand the difference between right and wrong and to have the strength of character to make the right choices. To help them reach their full potential and live with integrity and pride, we must teach our children to be kind, responsible, honest, and self-disciplined. These important values are first learned in the family, but all of our citizens have an obligation to support parents in the character education of our children." - George W. Bush
Maj William W. 'Bill' Price Maj Marty Hogan Lt Col Charlie Brown SSG Byron Howard Sr LTC Stephen F. Col Carl Whicker Maj Robert Thornton CWO3 Dennis M. LTC Wayne Brandon PO1 H Gene Lawrence Sgt Deborah Cornatzer PO3 Bob McCord CW5 Jack Cardwell TSgt Joe C. SFC Stephen Lucas SMSgt Lawrence McCarter Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen MSgt Robert "Rock" Aldi Col (Join to see)
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Sgt (Join to see) - Great quotes this morning Kerry. Just got back from my monthly meeting with the American Legion Riders Post 178 and back to RP to review email notifications and responses brother. Have a great evening Kerry! Hope you can join us this evening at WFL.
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LTC Stephen F.
I expect that you have exceeded the potential expected for you by leaps and bounds and that you are instilling hope in those who love you that their potential is boundless in your eyes Kerry.
I pray that you and I are examples of potential in ministering and steadfast as we encourage others to fulfil their God-given potential, my friend and brother-in-Christ Sgt (Join to see).
Thank YOU, LORD, for YOUR boundless love for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters.
I am thankful that YOU created the soul of each human being in YOUR image and that YOU trust us with seemingly unlimited potential to do good. By YOU grace, Holy Spirit YOU limit and bound our potential to do evil individually and corporately.
I pray that parents, grandparents and teachers are dedicated to train the children to aspire to reach and exceed potential. Give each of these people eyes to see and ears to hear how each child is bent by YOU in terms of both learning and skills and capabilities that YOU have blessed each child with. Empower family members and teachers to train each child to glean knowledge and bless each with wisdom.
I pray that YOU bless the President, Vice President and administration members including DoD and DHS with wisdom and discernment to protect this nation from the intents of the diabolical Iranian leaders. Thwart the plans of the Iranians.
I pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the Body of Christ throughout the Middle East.
I lift the most vulnerable people and families in this nation and pray that YOU protect each this winter. I pray that YOU motivate prayer warriors to intercede for the vulnerable in this nation and in the Middle East.
I pray that YOU disrupt those leaders who are espousing doctrines of demons and bring confusion in their ranks. Give YOUR body members eyes to see the wolves in sheep’s clothing and lead them away from the coming destruction.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Saturday night.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see)
I pray that you and I are examples of potential in ministering and steadfast as we encourage others to fulfil their God-given potential, my friend and brother-in-Christ Sgt (Join to see).
Thank YOU, LORD, for YOUR boundless love for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters.
I am thankful that YOU created the soul of each human being in YOUR image and that YOU trust us with seemingly unlimited potential to do good. By YOU grace, Holy Spirit YOU limit and bound our potential to do evil individually and corporately.
I pray that parents, grandparents and teachers are dedicated to train the children to aspire to reach and exceed potential. Give each of these people eyes to see and ears to hear how each child is bent by YOU in terms of both learning and skills and capabilities that YOU have blessed each child with. Empower family members and teachers to train each child to glean knowledge and bless each with wisdom.
I pray that YOU bless the President, Vice President and administration members including DoD and DHS with wisdom and discernment to protect this nation from the intents of the diabolical Iranian leaders. Thwart the plans of the Iranians.
I pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the Body of Christ throughout the Middle East.
I lift the most vulnerable people and families in this nation and pray that YOU protect each this winter. I pray that YOU motivate prayer warriors to intercede for the vulnerable in this nation and in the Middle East.
I pray that YOU disrupt those leaders who are espousing doctrines of demons and bring confusion in their ranks. Give YOUR body members eyes to see the wolves in sheep’s clothing and lead them away from the coming destruction.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Saturday night.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see)
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Good morning COL Mikel J. Burroughs I suspect you are in countdown to travel mode.
Potential is such an excellent topic for the beginning of the year with so much potential for all of us to make a difference. The lovely thing is that we all have potential. As leaders, as friends, as mentors, we should be unlocking not just our own but that of those around us. Just think of what our world could be if we did that. What are you doing to encourage that in yourself and/or others?
LTC Stephen F. Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen CPT Jack Durish CW5 Jack Cardwell TSgt Joe C. SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL Sgt (Join to see) Sgt John H. Maj Marty Hogan SGT (Join to see) LTC David Brown MSgt David Hoffman Sgt (Join to see) CMSgt (Join to see) SCPO Morris Ramsey LTC (Join to see) CPL Dave Hoover SGT Robert Pryor SSG Robert "Rob" Wentworth SP5 Mark Kuzinski
Potential is such an excellent topic for the beginning of the year with so much potential for all of us to make a difference. The lovely thing is that we all have potential. As leaders, as friends, as mentors, we should be unlocking not just our own but that of those around us. Just think of what our world could be if we did that. What are you doing to encourage that in yourself and/or others?
LTC Stephen F. Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen CPT Jack Durish CW5 Jack Cardwell TSgt Joe C. SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL Sgt (Join to see) Sgt John H. Maj Marty Hogan SGT (Join to see) LTC David Brown MSgt David Hoffman Sgt (Join to see) CMSgt (Join to see) SCPO Morris Ramsey LTC (Join to see) CPL Dave Hoover SGT Robert Pryor SSG Robert "Rob" Wentworth SP5 Mark Kuzinski
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Lt Col Charlie Brown - GBoth great quotes for the message today on potential and as leaders we should always work on getting others to the next level of potential in leadership Charlie! This world would very awesome and they thought the way we did. You and Tom have a great weekend - the potential is definitley there Charlie!
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LTC Stephen F.
I expect that you have exceeded the potential expected for you by leaps and bounds and that you are instilling hope in those who love you that their potential is boundless in your eyes Charlie.
I pray that you and I are examples of potential in ministering and steadfast as we encourage others to fulfil their God-given potential, my friend and sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.
Thank YOU, LORD, for YOUR boundless love for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters.
I am thankful that YOU created the soul of each human being in YOUR image and that YOU trust us with seemingly unlimited potential to do good. By YOU grace, Holy Spirit YOU limit and bound our potential to do evil individually and corporately.
I pray that parents, grandparents and teachers are dedicated to train the children to aspire to reach and exceed potential. Give each of these people eyes to see and ears to hear how each child is bent by YOU in terms of both learning and skills and capabilities that YOU have blessed each child with. Empower family members and teachers to train each child to glean knowledge and bless each with wisdom.
I pray that YOU bless the President, Vice President and administration members including DoD and DHS with wisdom and discernment to protect this nation from the intents of the diabolical Iranian leaders. Thwart the plans of the Iranians.
I pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the Body of Christ throughout the Middle East.
I lift the most vulnerable people and families in this nation and pray that YOU protect each this winter. I pray that YOU motivate prayer warriors to intercede for the vulnerable in this nation and in the Middle East.
I pray that YOU disrupt those leaders who are espousing doctrines of demons and bring confusion in their ranks. Give YOUR body members eyes to see the wolves in sheep’s clothing and lead them away from the coming destruction.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Saturday night.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see)
I pray that you and I are examples of potential in ministering and steadfast as we encourage others to fulfil their God-given potential, my friend and sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.
Thank YOU, LORD, for YOUR boundless love for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters.
I am thankful that YOU created the soul of each human being in YOUR image and that YOU trust us with seemingly unlimited potential to do good. By YOU grace, Holy Spirit YOU limit and bound our potential to do evil individually and corporately.
I pray that parents, grandparents and teachers are dedicated to train the children to aspire to reach and exceed potential. Give each of these people eyes to see and ears to hear how each child is bent by YOU in terms of both learning and skills and capabilities that YOU have blessed each child with. Empower family members and teachers to train each child to glean knowledge and bless each with wisdom.
I pray that YOU bless the President, Vice President and administration members including DoD and DHS with wisdom and discernment to protect this nation from the intents of the diabolical Iranian leaders. Thwart the plans of the Iranians.
I pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the Body of Christ throughout the Middle East.
I lift the most vulnerable people and families in this nation and pray that YOU protect each this winter. I pray that YOU motivate prayer warriors to intercede for the vulnerable in this nation and in the Middle East.
I pray that YOU disrupt those leaders who are espousing doctrines of demons and bring confusion in their ranks. Give YOUR body members eyes to see the wolves in sheep’s clothing and lead them away from the coming destruction.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Saturday night.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see)
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True leaders become great not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others. (not my words). Enjoy that sun in CR - snowing here.
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LTC Stephen F.
I expect that you have exceeded the potential expected for you by leaps and bounds and that you are instilling hope in those who love you that their potential is boundless in your eyes Paul.
I pray that you and I are examples of potential in ministering and steadfast as we encourage others to fulfil their God-given potential, my friend and brother-in-Christ CPT Paul Whitmer.
Thank YOU, LORD, for YOUR boundless love for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters.
I am thankful that YOU created the soul of each human being in YOUR image and that YOU trust us with seemingly unlimited potential to do good. By YOU grace, Holy Spirit YOU limit and bound our potential to do evil individually and corporately.
I pray that parents, grandparents and teachers are dedicated to train the children to aspire to reach and exceed potential. Give each of these people eyes to see and ears to hear how each child is bent by YOU in terms of both learning and skills and capabilities that YOU have blessed each child with. Empower family members and teachers to train each child to glean knowledge and bless each with wisdom.
I pray that YOU bless the President, Vice President and administration members including DoD and DHS with wisdom and discernment to protect this nation from the intents of the diabolical Iranian leaders. Thwart the plans of the Iranians.
I pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the Body of Christ throughout the Middle East.
I lift the most vulnerable people and families in this nation and pray that YOU protect each this winter. I pray that YOU motivate prayer warriors to intercede for the vulnerable in this nation and in the Middle East.
I pray that YOU disrupt those leaders who are espousing doctrines of demons and bring confusion in their ranks. Give YOUR body members eyes to see the wolves in sheep’s clothing and lead them away from the coming destruction.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Saturday night.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see)
I pray that you and I are examples of potential in ministering and steadfast as we encourage others to fulfil their God-given potential, my friend and brother-in-Christ CPT Paul Whitmer.
Thank YOU, LORD, for YOUR boundless love for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters.
I am thankful that YOU created the soul of each human being in YOUR image and that YOU trust us with seemingly unlimited potential to do good. By YOU grace, Holy Spirit YOU limit and bound our potential to do evil individually and corporately.
I pray that parents, grandparents and teachers are dedicated to train the children to aspire to reach and exceed potential. Give each of these people eyes to see and ears to hear how each child is bent by YOU in terms of both learning and skills and capabilities that YOU have blessed each child with. Empower family members and teachers to train each child to glean knowledge and bless each with wisdom.
I pray that YOU bless the President, Vice President and administration members including DoD and DHS with wisdom and discernment to protect this nation from the intents of the diabolical Iranian leaders. Thwart the plans of the Iranians.
I pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the Body of Christ throughout the Middle East.
I lift the most vulnerable people and families in this nation and pray that YOU protect each this winter. I pray that YOU motivate prayer warriors to intercede for the vulnerable in this nation and in the Middle East.
I pray that YOU disrupt those leaders who are espousing doctrines of demons and bring confusion in their ranks. Give YOUR body members eyes to see the wolves in sheep’s clothing and lead them away from the coming destruction.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Saturday night.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see)
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