Posted on Oct 20, 2018
The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
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The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good "Saturday" Morning Everyone from the "Eagle's Nest" — October 20, 2018!
I'm departing for Chicago this morning to attend my middle daughter's graduation from her Masters Program on Sunday. I'll have limited capabilities to respond to each of you. My apologies. Enjoy your weekend all.
Today is: "Be Humble Day!" Why Not?
"Never let proud go to your head, always be humble. Recognize that we're not here to see how important we are, but rather see how much of a difference we can make for others through our service and support." — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: "Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble. — John Madden
"We must humble ourselves before others, so we may learn from what others have lived. It is only when we have added their expertise to our own that we can truly excel towards our most ambitious goals and reach our fullest potential." — A.J. Darkholme
"Growing old is humbling and it takes effort to accomplish this stage of life with dignity." — Kilroy J. Oldster
"Life is so humbling, when we slow down and witness the gifts." — Bryant McGill
"The true way to be humble is not to stoop until you are smaller than yourself, but to stand at your real height against some higher nature that will show you what the real smallness of your greatness is." — Phillips Brooks
"Selflessness is humility. Humility and freedom go hand in hand. Only a humble person can be free." — Jeff Wilson
"I stand here before you not as a prophet, but as a humble servant of you, the people." — Nelson Mandela
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The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good "Saturday" Morning Everyone from the "Eagle's Nest" — October 20, 2018!
I'm departing for Chicago this morning to attend my middle daughter's graduation from her Masters Program on Sunday. I'll have limited capabilities to respond to each of you. My apologies. Enjoy your weekend all.
Today is: "Be Humble Day!" Why Not?
"Never let proud go to your head, always be humble. Recognize that we're not here to see how important we are, but rather see how much of a difference we can make for others through our service and support." — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: "Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble. — John Madden
"We must humble ourselves before others, so we may learn from what others have lived. It is only when we have added their expertise to our own that we can truly excel towards our most ambitious goals and reach our fullest potential." — A.J. Darkholme
"Growing old is humbling and it takes effort to accomplish this stage of life with dignity." — Kilroy J. Oldster
"Life is so humbling, when we slow down and witness the gifts." — Bryant McGill
"The true way to be humble is not to stoop until you are smaller than yourself, but to stand at your real height against some higher nature that will show you what the real smallness of your greatness is." — Phillips Brooks
"Selflessness is humility. Humility and freedom go hand in hand. Only a humble person can be free." — Jeff Wilson
"I stand here before you not as a prophet, but as a humble servant of you, the people." — Nelson Mandela
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: http://www.VictoryForVeterans.org
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I was very tempted to use the Colonel's quote about aging (I am taking a first person lesson in that one) but then I found this and it is the other piece of that puzzle. I don't like to be criticized, and I will work very hard not to be. However, none of us are perfect and there are times when criticism is not just helpful but absolutely needed to get things sorted out. How we accept that says a lot about who we are. Can we be gracious or do we listen grudgingly or not at all? Think about both how you give and how you receive criticism. Those who don't accept it well often don't give it well either.
COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen F. SPC Douglas Bolton Sgt John H. TSgt Joe C. SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL TSgt David L. MSgt David Hoffman SGT (Join to see) LTC David Brown CPL Dave Hoover CMSgt (Join to see) SGT Mark Halmrast SPC Mark Huddleston Maj Marty Hogan CPT Jack Durish CW5 Jack Cardwell Sgt Randy Wilber SCPO Morris Ramsey Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen F. SPC Douglas Bolton Sgt John H. TSgt Joe C. SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL TSgt David L. MSgt David Hoffman SGT (Join to see) LTC David Brown CPL Dave Hoover CMSgt (Join to see) SGT Mark Halmrast SPC Mark Huddleston Maj Marty Hogan CPT Jack Durish CW5 Jack Cardwell Sgt Randy Wilber SCPO Morris Ramsey Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
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LTC Stephen F.
Good evening my friend and sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.
Heavenly Father, I pray that YOU give each of YOUR adopted children the grace and strength of character to be humble in all circumstances as YOU guide us along the path of life. As leaders in family, business, friendships and in the military services, we need wisdom, compassion and patience to lead those YOU have placed in our charge. Help us to lead in humility with a focus on lifting and encouraging those we lead.
I pray that YOU bless us each with an extra measure of grace, mercy, goodness, and compassion this season. Help us to remember that individual people are not our enemies simply because they disagree with us. I pray that YOU will reduce the tension across this nation as the 2018 mid-terms approach and YOU will give people wisdom to vote for and not against candidates for office.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
Heavenly Father, I pray that YOU give each of YOUR adopted children the grace and strength of character to be humble in all circumstances as YOU guide us along the path of life. As leaders in family, business, friendships and in the military services, we need wisdom, compassion and patience to lead those YOU have placed in our charge. Help us to lead in humility with a focus on lifting and encouraging those we lead.
I pray that YOU bless us each with an extra measure of grace, mercy, goodness, and compassion this season. Help us to remember that individual people are not our enemies simply because they disagree with us. I pray that YOU will reduce the tension across this nation as the 2018 mid-terms approach and YOU will give people wisdom to vote for and not against candidates for office.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Well stated and articulated Charlie. Hope you and Tom are having a great evening Lt Col Charlie Brown
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SP5 Jeannie Carle
I've always had a hard time with the compliments - it took me a long time to learn to smile and say "thank you". I have lived with a lot of criticism in this life and as long as it's given in a decent manner, I listen carefully and try to change whatever it is that's being crtiticised. OR defend my position :-) Compliments are much harder to deal with, not being sure if they're "meant" as such, or not. And feeling that I deserve that.
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Humbleness is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of true leadership. Have a safe trip and a great time COL Burroughs.
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LTC Stephen F.
Good evening my friend and brother-in-Christ SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth.
Heavenly Father, I pray that YOU give each of YOUR adopted children the grace and strength of character to be humble in all circumstances as YOU guide us along the path of life. As leaders in family, business, friendships and in the military services, we need wisdom, compassion and patience to lead those YOU have placed in our charge. Help us to lead in humility with a focus on lifting and encouraging those we lead.
I pray that YOU bless us each with an extra measure of grace, mercy, goodness, and compassion this season. Help us to remember that individual people are not our enemies simply because they disagree with us. I pray that YOU will reduce the tension across this nation as the 2018 mid-terms approach and YOU will give people wisdom to vote for and not against candidates for office.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
Heavenly Father, I pray that YOU give each of YOUR adopted children the grace and strength of character to be humble in all circumstances as YOU guide us along the path of life. As leaders in family, business, friendships and in the military services, we need wisdom, compassion and patience to lead those YOU have placed in our charge. Help us to lead in humility with a focus on lifting and encouraging those we lead.
I pray that YOU bless us each with an extra measure of grace, mercy, goodness, and compassion this season. Help us to remember that individual people are not our enemies simply because they disagree with us. I pray that YOU will reduce the tension across this nation as the 2018 mid-terms approach and YOU will give people wisdom to vote for and not against candidates for office.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
SCPO Morris Ramsey It won't be a long trip and the time will be short, but we'll make every minute count. Proud Dad that is for sure and I've got two more to get through their Master Programs. My oldest will graduate next May with her Masters and my youngest i finishing up Junior College, then off to four year University. I've got plenty of procatice and lot's of student loans, but all worth it for my three girls. Thank you Morris for the great quote and well wishes. Have a wonderful weekend!
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Susan Foster
It's really a shame that some people are. We can add so much to the world when we are just kind.
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LTC Stephen F.
Good evening my friend and brother-in-Christ SCPO Morris Ramsey.
Heavenly Father, I pray that YOU give each of YOUR adopted children the grace and strength of character to be humble in all circumstances as YOU guide us along the path of life. As leaders in family, business, friendships and in the military services, we need wisdom, compassion and patience to lead those YOU have placed in our charge. Help us to lead in humility with a focus on lifting and encouraging those we lead.
I pray that YOU bless us each with an extra measure of grace, mercy, goodness, and compassion this season. Help us to remember that individual people are not our enemies simply because they disagree with us. I pray that YOU will reduce the tension across this nation as the 2018 mid-terms approach and YOU will give people wisdom to vote for and not against candidates for office.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
Heavenly Father, I pray that YOU give each of YOUR adopted children the grace and strength of character to be humble in all circumstances as YOU guide us along the path of life. As leaders in family, business, friendships and in the military services, we need wisdom, compassion and patience to lead those YOU have placed in our charge. Help us to lead in humility with a focus on lifting and encouraging those we lead.
I pray that YOU bless us each with an extra measure of grace, mercy, goodness, and compassion this season. Help us to remember that individual people are not our enemies simply because they disagree with us. I pray that YOU will reduce the tension across this nation as the 2018 mid-terms approach and YOU will give people wisdom to vote for and not against candidates for office.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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