Welcome, "ONE AND ALL", to the Wednesday, November 5, 2025, edition of the “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!

“Realize what you have right now, your potential, and take action to get what you want out of life right now!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

“Hello Wednesday! Happy Hump Day Everyone!”

Good “Wednesday & Hump Day” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the middle of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — November 5, 2025

Today’s Message is: “REALIZE DAY!” - Why Not?

“Successful leaders realize that a vision is only achievable through a group of dedicated people. Leadership that invests in and values people will bring a vision to life. Focus on the well-being of your people and their growth. Realize their true worth and potential!” —COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
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More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“Enjoy the little things in life because one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.” — Robert Brault

“If you don’t challenge yourself, you will never realize what you can become.” — Unknown Author

“Realize now the power that your words command if you simply choose them wisely.” — Tony Robbins

“Progress feels slow, until you realize how far you’ve come.” — Unknown Author

“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.” — Charles R. Swindoll

“There are moments which mark your life. Moments when you realize nothing will ever be the same and time is divided into two parts, before this, and after this. Sometimes you can feel such a moment coming. That’s the test, or so I tell myself. I tell myself that at times like that, strong people keep moving forward anyway, no matter what they’re going to find.” — John Hobbes, “Fallen”

“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” — Marcus Aurelius

“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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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: "National Stress Awareness Day!"

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Mid-Week Musings!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Wednesday (TONIGHT), November 5, 2025, @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET

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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!

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

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“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life’!” COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


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