COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs (@BurlyCycle)

“Resist living in the past, but never resist the trials that shape who you are and your purpose!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1487 The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day! Good “Monday” Afternoon “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the new week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole!” in Conroe, TX — June 15, 2026 "The Colonel’s Compass: Daily Wisdom for Life, Leadership, and Integrity" Today’s Message is: “Resist Day!” Why Not? "Great leaders always resist the comfort and safety of the status quo. They embrace every trial and the chaos of adversity like fuel needed to move the organization and people forward toward mission completion!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “What you resist, persists..” — C. G. Jung “We gain the strength of the temptation we resist.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson “Try not to resist changes that come your way. Instead let life live through you. And do not worry that your life is turning upside down. How do you know that the side you are used to is better than the one to come?” — Rumi “One reason people resist change is because they focus on what they have to give up, instead of what they have to gain.” — Rick Godwin “Resist your fear; fear will never lead you to a positive end. Go for your faith and what you believe.” — T. D. Jakes “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them – that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” — Lao Tzu “Set high goals and standards for yourself; resist the temptation of the comfort zone.” — Brian Tracy You Matter to Us! Be a Survivor, Reach Out, & Join Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Network: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/warriors-for-life-events Check out the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/blog “The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country. It’s about “Honor & Respect Always – Warriors for Life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs #Resist #TheColonelsCompass #VictoryForVeterans #WarriorsForLife #Leadership #Motivation #Inspiration #PersonalGrowth #OvercomeAdversity #EmbraceChange #Veterans #FirstResponders #MilitaryCommunity #PeerSupport #MentalHealthMatters #NoFear #LeadershipQuotes #DailyWisdom #ConroeTX #BandOfBrothersAndSisters #Integrity #Purpose #Resilience #GrowthMindset #FollowUs #JoinTheConversation #CommentBelow