Posted on Mar 1, 2019
The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day and Week!
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The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day and Week!
Good "Red Friday" Morning Everyone and welcome to March 2019 from the "Eagle's Nest" in Castle Rock, CO ― 1 March 2019
We have 43 weeks and 306 days until 2020!
Today is: "Greatness Day!" Why Not?
"Create your own greatness with integrity and the ability to personally affect those around you with positivity, happiness, and inspiration!" ― COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: "Do not look to the ground for your next step; greatness lies with those who look to the horizon." ― Norwegian Proverb
"A great man is always willing to be little." ― Ralph Waldo Emerson
"You were born with potential. You were born with goodness and trust. You were born with ideals and dreams. You were born with greatness. You were born with wings. You are not meant for crawling, so don't. You have wings. Learn to use them and fly." ― Rumi
"You were put on this earth to achieve your greatest self, to live out your purpose, and to do it courageously." ― Steve Maraboli
"Great leaders can see the greatness in others when they can’t see it themselves and lead them to their highest potential they don’t even know." ― Roy T. Bennett
"The mark of a great man is one who knows when to set aside the important things in order to accomplish the vital ones." ― Brandon Sanderson
"Doing what needs to be done may not make you happy, but it will make you great." ― George Bernard Shaw
"Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value." ― Albert Einstein
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The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day and Week!
Good "Red Friday" Morning Everyone and welcome to March 2019 from the "Eagle's Nest" in Castle Rock, CO ― 1 March 2019
We have 43 weeks and 306 days until 2020!
Today is: "Greatness Day!" Why Not?
"Create your own greatness with integrity and the ability to personally affect those around you with positivity, happiness, and inspiration!" ― COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: "Do not look to the ground for your next step; greatness lies with those who look to the horizon." ― Norwegian Proverb
"A great man is always willing to be little." ― Ralph Waldo Emerson
"You were born with potential. You were born with goodness and trust. You were born with ideals and dreams. You were born with greatness. You were born with wings. You are not meant for crawling, so don't. You have wings. Learn to use them and fly." ― Rumi
"You were put on this earth to achieve your greatest self, to live out your purpose, and to do it courageously." ― Steve Maraboli
"Great leaders can see the greatness in others when they can’t see it themselves and lead them to their highest potential they don’t even know." ― Roy T. Bennett
"The mark of a great man is one who knows when to set aside the important things in order to accomplish the vital ones." ― Brandon Sanderson
"Doing what needs to be done may not make you happy, but it will make you great." ― George Bernard Shaw
"Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value." ― Albert Einstein
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: http://www.VictoryForVeterans.org
Follow our new group page on RallyPoint: https://www.rallypoint.com/organizations/warriors-for-life
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Good Red Friday Mikel and to all of RallyPoint! Here is my favorite quote about greatness.
“Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.”
― William Shakespeare
Be not afraid of greatness! Embrace it. Why not?
COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen F. SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen SPC Woody Bullard SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth LTC Jeff Shearer SPC Margaret Higgins LTC Greg Henning Maj William W. 'Bill' Price SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Mark Kuzinski CW5 Jack Cardwell SPC Douglas Bolton Lt Col Charlie Brown Sgt Randy Wilber PVT Mark Zehner CPL Dave Hoover Maj Marty Hogan SGM (Join to see)
“Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.”
― William Shakespeare
Be not afraid of greatness! Embrace it. Why not?
COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen F. SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen SPC Woody Bullard SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth LTC Jeff Shearer SPC Margaret Higgins LTC Greg Henning Maj William W. 'Bill' Price SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Mark Kuzinski CW5 Jack Cardwell SPC Douglas Bolton Lt Col Charlie Brown Sgt Randy Wilber PVT Mark Zehner CPL Dave Hoover Maj Marty Hogan SGM (Join to see)
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Very nice quote from Shakespeare for this fine "Red Friday" morning David! You and your family have a great afternoon and wonderful weekend SGT (Join to see)
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LTC Stephen F.
I pray that you truly appreciate those who love you and you recognize what is truly great in life, my friend and brother-in-Christ SGT (Join to see).
Heavenly Father, YOU are awesome in every sense. YOU bless us with great beauty each day from sunrises, to the sounds and sights of children playing, to birds and animals acting the way you designed them, to sunsets and so much more.
I pray LORD that YOU enable each of us to be great friends and selfless lovers. I pray that each of us be great in compassion, wisdom, respect and honorable in all areas.
YOU demonstrate greatness in our weakness. YOU do not share YOUR glory.
I pray that YOU comfort each of the families grieving the deaths of service members and veterans, policemen and firefighters. Use YOUR adopted sons and daughters to bless those you bring across out paths.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
Heavenly Father, YOU are awesome in every sense. YOU bless us with great beauty each day from sunrises, to the sounds and sights of children playing, to birds and animals acting the way you designed them, to sunsets and so much more.
I pray LORD that YOU enable each of us to be great friends and selfless lovers. I pray that each of us be great in compassion, wisdom, respect and honorable in all areas.
YOU demonstrate greatness in our weakness. YOU do not share YOUR glory.
I pray that YOU comfort each of the families grieving the deaths of service members and veterans, policemen and firefighters. Use YOUR adopted sons and daughters to bless those you bring across out paths.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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I looked to the skies and found greatness! I have been told that I am a great singer; and that my singing is great; and that I have a great singing voice!
MAY GOD ETERNALLY BLESS YOU, COL Mikel J. Burroughs AND THE REST OF MY RALLY POINT FAMILY: WITH ALL OF MY LOVE, Margaret P.S.:
To find greatness, one must start at the bottom. I waited tables (in the proverbial sense ;-) ) and I worked at a hot dog stand, and I was a very slow-bed-making [;-)] maid. I started out my photography career: photographing mud puddles; such that the reflections of the trees: could be and was mirrored in the puddles.
I went through my twenty-seven years; of paying my dues: in the suicidal sense.
Greatness for me, involved: RISKING, DARING, FEARING, FACING CHALLENGES AND STARTING AGAIN. YOU CAN DO WHAT I HAVE DONE. "SHOOT FOR THE MOON. EVEN IF YOU MISS, YOU'LL LAND AMONG THE STARS...!" -UNKNOWN
MAY GOD ETERNALLY BLESS YOU, COL Mikel J. Burroughs AND THE REST OF MY RALLY POINT FAMILY: WITH ALL OF MY LOVE, Margaret P.S.:
To find greatness, one must start at the bottom. I waited tables (in the proverbial sense ;-) ) and I worked at a hot dog stand, and I was a very slow-bed-making [;-)] maid. I started out my photography career: photographing mud puddles; such that the reflections of the trees: could be and was mirrored in the puddles.
I went through my twenty-seven years; of paying my dues: in the suicidal sense.
Greatness for me, involved: RISKING, DARING, FEARING, FACING CHALLENGES AND STARTING AGAIN. YOU CAN DO WHAT I HAVE DONE. "SHOOT FOR THE MOON. EVEN IF YOU MISS, YOU'LL LAND AMONG THE STARS...!" -UNKNOWN
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LTC Wayne Brandon
SPC Margaret Higgins - It is always a pleasure to assure another of their value to this world. Have a wonderful weekend and God bless you.
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SPC Margaret Higgins
LTC Wayne Brandon - Wayne, I thank you again and again. I sent you a message. GOD bless you eternally and forever Wayne. I can't think of a better friend than thee.
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LTC Stephen F.
I pray that you truly appreciate those who love you and you recognize what is truly great in life, my friend and sister-in-Christ SPC Margaret Higgins.
Heavenly Father, YOU are awesome in every sense. YOU bless us with great beauty each day from sunrises, to the sounds and sights of children playing, to birds and animals acting the way you designed them, to sunsets and so much more.
I pray LORD that YOU enable each of us to be great friends and selfless lovers. I pray that each of us be great in compassion, wisdom, respect and honorable in all areas.
YOU demonstrate greatness in our weakness. YOU do not share YOUR glory.
I pray that YOU comfort each of the families grieving the deaths of service members and veterans, policemen and firefighters. Use YOUR adopted sons and daughters to bless those you bring across out paths.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
Heavenly Father, YOU are awesome in every sense. YOU bless us with great beauty each day from sunrises, to the sounds and sights of children playing, to birds and animals acting the way you designed them, to sunsets and so much more.
I pray LORD that YOU enable each of us to be great friends and selfless lovers. I pray that each of us be great in compassion, wisdom, respect and honorable in all areas.
YOU demonstrate greatness in our weakness. YOU do not share YOUR glory.
I pray that YOU comfort each of the families grieving the deaths of service members and veterans, policemen and firefighters. Use YOUR adopted sons and daughters to bless those you bring across out paths.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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SPC Margaret Higgins
LTC Stephen F. - Steve, today is Red Friday. I mourn the loss of all those who were deployed: and who were KIA; in the honor of a nation who Loves them.
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Good RED Friday COL Mikel J. Burroughs
I had my third PT session this morning. Making really good progress but my endurance isn't there yet. Had to get back on support to get to the car.
The rule is keep your head up and look towards the horizon. It keeps you moving forward steadily.
Where are you looking? Is your view too short to bring you the greatness and success you want and deserve? What can you do to improve your progress?
LTC Stephen F. SPC Douglas Bolton Sgt John H. TSgt Joe C. SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL TSgt David L. SMSgt David A Asbury MSgt David Hoffman SGT (Join to see) LTC David Brown CPL Dave Hoover CMSgt (Join to see) Maj Marty Hogan CPT Jack Durish CW5 Jack Cardwell Sgt Randy Wilber SCPO Morris Ramsey SP5 Mark Kuzinski LTC (Join to see)
I had my third PT session this morning. Making really good progress but my endurance isn't there yet. Had to get back on support to get to the car.
The rule is keep your head up and look towards the horizon. It keeps you moving forward steadily.
Where are you looking? Is your view too short to bring you the greatness and success you want and deserve? What can you do to improve your progress?
LTC Stephen F. SPC Douglas Bolton Sgt John H. TSgt Joe C. SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL TSgt David L. SMSgt David A Asbury MSgt David Hoffman SGT (Join to see) LTC David Brown CPL Dave Hoover CMSgt (Join to see) Maj Marty Hogan CPT Jack Durish CW5 Jack Cardwell Sgt Randy Wilber SCPO Morris Ramsey SP5 Mark Kuzinski LTC (Join to see)
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
COL Mikel J. Burroughs - I actually got permission to go the gym and ride the bike (no resistance) but I can get moving...so next week that's where I will be!
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
LTC John Shaw CWO3 Randy Weston SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint 1stSgt Glenn Brackin PVT Mark Zehner SPC Diana Rodriguez MSG Tom Earley Alan K. CPO Tim Dickey PO3 John Wagner Sgt Wayne Wood CPT Don Kemp SCPO (Join to see) Donna Brickey SSG Donald H "Don" Bates SGT (Join to see) Sgt (Join to see) SPC Mark Huddleston SFC Pete Kain PO3 Lynn Spalding
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LTC Stephen F.
I pray that you truly appreciate those who love you and you recognize what is truly great in life, my friend and brother-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.
Heavenly Father, YOU are awesome in every sense. YOU bless us with great beauty each day from sunrises, to the sounds and sights of children playing, to birds and animals acting the way you designed them, to sunsets and so much more.
I pray LORD that YOU enable each of us to be great friends and selfless lovers. I pray that each of us be great in compassion, wisdom, respect and honorable in all areas.
YOU demonstrate greatness in our weakness. YOU do not share YOUR glory.
I pray that YOU comfort each of the families grieving the deaths of service members and veterans, policemen and firefighters. Use YOUR adopted sons and daughters to bless those you bring across out paths.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
Heavenly Father, YOU are awesome in every sense. YOU bless us with great beauty each day from sunrises, to the sounds and sights of children playing, to birds and animals acting the way you designed them, to sunsets and so much more.
I pray LORD that YOU enable each of us to be great friends and selfless lovers. I pray that each of us be great in compassion, wisdom, respect and honorable in all areas.
YOU demonstrate greatness in our weakness. YOU do not share YOUR glory.
I pray that YOU comfort each of the families grieving the deaths of service members and veterans, policemen and firefighters. Use YOUR adopted sons and daughters to bless those you bring across out paths.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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