Posted on Dec 19, 2020
The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
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The Colonel’s Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good “Saturday” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse,” and all great connections. Welcome to the weekend from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Castle Rock, CO! — 19 December 2020!
Today is: “Circumstances Day!” Why Not?
“Leaders and adapt and overcome all types of volatile circumstances, constant changes, and solve a variety of challenges — they are flexible in their leadership style!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Hello Everyone, COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs here reaching out to everyone and I’d like to invite you to Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support Community Services TONIGHT with the “Colonel” hosting!
Invite a Friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends!
Get involved and connected with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caretakers every Saturday Night!
TONIGHT’s Topic: “Mental Health Stigma!”
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/get-involved-warriors-for-life-wfl-tonight-mental-health-stigma
Support our Warriors in Need — "Challenge them to Stay Alive!": https://www.victoryforveterans.org/product-page/wfl-coin
Veterans in need of Financial Assistance due to hardship:
https://victoryforveterans.org/financial-assistance
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “No matter your current circumstances, if you can imagine something better for yourself, you can create it.” — Zig Ziglar
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“The wise adapt themselves to circumstance, as water molds itself to the pitcher.” — Zen Proverb
“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go, they merely determine where you start.” — Nido R. Qubein
“To hell with circumstances; I create opportunities.” — Bruce Lee
“A failure is not always a mistake; it may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances. The Real mistake is to stop trying.” — B.F. Skinner
“The laws of circumstance are abolished by new circumstances.” — Napoleon Bonaparte
“Extraordinary people survive under the most terrible circumstances and they become more extraordinary because of it.” — Robertson Davies
“You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the season, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of.” — Jim Rohn
Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer” Virtual Group Support where “Sharing is Caring!”: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support
“Remember this always and the meaning runs deep for all those who’ve served this great nation: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/
The Colonel’s Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good “Saturday” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse,” and all great connections. Welcome to the weekend from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Castle Rock, CO! — 19 December 2020!
Today is: “Circumstances Day!” Why Not?
“Leaders and adapt and overcome all types of volatile circumstances, constant changes, and solve a variety of challenges — they are flexible in their leadership style!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Hello Everyone, COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs here reaching out to everyone and I’d like to invite you to Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support Community Services TONIGHT with the “Colonel” hosting!
Invite a Friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends!
Get involved and connected with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caretakers every Saturday Night!
TONIGHT’s Topic: “Mental Health Stigma!”
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/get-involved-warriors-for-life-wfl-tonight-mental-health-stigma
Support our Warriors in Need — "Challenge them to Stay Alive!": https://www.victoryforveterans.org/product-page/wfl-coin
Veterans in need of Financial Assistance due to hardship:
https://victoryforveterans.org/financial-assistance
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “No matter your current circumstances, if you can imagine something better for yourself, you can create it.” — Zig Ziglar
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“The wise adapt themselves to circumstance, as water molds itself to the pitcher.” — Zen Proverb
“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go, they merely determine where you start.” — Nido R. Qubein
“To hell with circumstances; I create opportunities.” — Bruce Lee
“A failure is not always a mistake; it may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances. The Real mistake is to stop trying.” — B.F. Skinner
“The laws of circumstance are abolished by new circumstances.” — Napoleon Bonaparte
“Extraordinary people survive under the most terrible circumstances and they become more extraordinary because of it.” — Robertson Davies
“You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the season, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of.” — Jim Rohn
Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer” Virtual Group Support where “Sharing is Caring!”: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support
“Remember this always and the meaning runs deep for all those who’ve served this great nation: 'Honor & 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 morning Col Burroughs. I so agree with the concept of circumstances deciding where you begin but also not seeing yourself as a victim of them. If you are a victim, you make yourself powerless to change things. I grew up in the slums; my mother was a HS dropout. We often had no heat in the winter, and sometimes no running water. But my parents believed in education as a way out. I worked my way through technical school and college and ended up with two masters degrees. My sister holds both an RN and an MD. We changed our circumstances by not allowing ourselves to be the victims of them.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Lt Col Charlie Brown - Great point about not being the victim of your circumstances Charlie - I've seen too many that feel that way and they can;t dign themselves out of the rut... Thanks for the additional quotes this morning and enjoy the rest of your weekend...
“Throughout our military careers (short or long) we’ve had to deal with all types of different circumstances, we’ve had to adapt, change our mindset, and solve a variety of challenges. This year in 2020 we’ve had to do that all over again whether you’re still serving, a veteran, or retired. The key is we can’t just throw in the towel, we must continue to persevere and fight through the circumstances we are dealt or face in the foreseeable future. No matter your current circumstance, may you find the opportunities that they may bring and take the positive actions you need to change and or take charge of the situation; may you always treat each circumstance with a positive attitude to see your way through it; may your mind, body, and soul be opened to grace, goodness, peace, forgiveness, and a bountiful life of purpose; and keep your family safe, secure, happy, and healthy during these uncertain times. ‘Change depends on circumstances, but choice depends on attitude.’ You make the choice and you’re in charge of creating a better set of circumstances.” – COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
“Throughout our military careers (short or long) we’ve had to deal with all types of different circumstances, we’ve had to adapt, change our mindset, and solve a variety of challenges. This year in 2020 we’ve had to do that all over again whether you’re still serving, a veteran, or retired. The key is we can’t just throw in the towel, we must continue to persevere and fight through the circumstances we are dealt or face in the foreseeable future. No matter your current circumstance, may you find the opportunities that they may bring and take the positive actions you need to change and or take charge of the situation; may you always treat each circumstance with a positive attitude to see your way through it; may your mind, body, and soul be opened to grace, goodness, peace, forgiveness, and a bountiful life of purpose; and keep your family safe, secure, happy, and healthy during these uncertain times. ‘Change depends on circumstances, but choice depends on attitude.’ You make the choice and you’re in charge of creating a better set of circumstances.” – COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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Good morning Sir! I enjoyed the quotes today on circumstances and they're spot on! Live your life but try to flow and deal with the circumstances! Take care and enjoy your weekend!
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Good Early "Saturday" Morning PVT Mark Zehner You've got it right Mark, we have to learn to go with the flow bother.. Have a great weekend Mark...
“Throughout our military careers (short or long) we’ve had to deal with all types of different circumstances, we’ve had to adapt, change our mindset, and solve a variety of challenges. This year in 2020 we’ve had to do that all over again whether you’re still serving, a veteran, or retired. The key is we can’t just throw in the towel, we must continue to persevere and fight through the circumstances we are dealt or face in the foreseeable future. No matter your current circumstance, may you find the opportunities that they may bring and take the positive actions you need to change and or take charge of the situation; may you always treat each circumstance with a positive attitude to see your way through it; may your mind, body, and soul be opened to grace, goodness, peace, forgiveness, and a bountiful life of purpose; and keep your family safe, secure, happy, and healthy during these uncertain times. ‘Change depends on circumstances, but choice depends on attitude.’ You make the choice and you’re in charge of creating a better set of circumstances.” – COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
“Throughout our military careers (short or long) we’ve had to deal with all types of different circumstances, we’ve had to adapt, change our mindset, and solve a variety of challenges. This year in 2020 we’ve had to do that all over again whether you’re still serving, a veteran, or retired. The key is we can’t just throw in the towel, we must continue to persevere and fight through the circumstances we are dealt or face in the foreseeable future. No matter your current circumstance, may you find the opportunities that they may bring and take the positive actions you need to change and or take charge of the situation; may you always treat each circumstance with a positive attitude to see your way through it; may your mind, body, and soul be opened to grace, goodness, peace, forgiveness, and a bountiful life of purpose; and keep your family safe, secure, happy, and healthy during these uncertain times. ‘Change depends on circumstances, but choice depends on attitude.’ You make the choice and you’re in charge of creating a better set of circumstances.” – COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
Good morning SPC Mark Huddleston Got to go with what you have and make the best of it.
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My father never finished eighth grade. I was the first with my last name to finish high school, and many years later ended with a master's degree. My youngest son is a professor at a little liberal arts "rich kid" school out east. Your circumstances truly only determine where you start.
Remember, with a good attitude you can go anywhere, RallyPoint.
Remember, with a good attitude you can go anywhere, RallyPoint.
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
Good morning 1SG Steven Imerman I am not surprised you rose above your circumstances. I always considered mine to be my base, not my ceiling.
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1SG Steven Imerman
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Maj William W. - You have a great one as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahv_1IS7SiE
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