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The Colonel’s Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good “Last Monday” Morning of 2019 Everyone from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Castle Rock, CO — 30 December 2019!
Today is: “Constructive Day!” Why Not?
“As a ‘Warrior Leader’ always be constructive and catch yourself before you make a negative remark – get the message out minus the emotion!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “Sandwich every bit of criticism between two layers of praise.” — Mary Kay Ash
“Being positive in a negative situation is not naïve. It’s leadership.” — Ralph Marston
“You can’t calm the storm. So stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The Strom will pass.” — Timber Hawkeye
“If constructive thoughts are planted positive outcomes will be the result. Plant the seeds of failure and failure will follow.” — Sidney Madwed
“To reduce destructive emotions we need to strengthen constructive emotions. For example, to counter anger we cultivate love and compassion.” — Dalai Lama
“You must not under any pretense allow your mind to dwell on any thought that is not positive, constructive, optimistic, kind.” — Emmet Fox
“To be vital, faith must be accompanied by self-sacrifice and unselfish, constructive action.” — Alcoholics Anonymous
“The trouble with most of us is that we stop trying in trying times.” — Denis Waitley
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“Remember this and its meaning runs deep for me and all those who served this great nation: 'Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The Colonel’s Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good “Last Monday” Morning of 2019 Everyone from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Castle Rock, CO — 30 December 2019!
Today is: “Constructive Day!” Why Not?
“As a ‘Warrior Leader’ always be constructive and catch yourself before you make a negative remark – get the message out minus the emotion!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Join Veteran and Master Resilience Coach SSgt Christina Herr TONIGHT for Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support – Topic: "New Year, New You!"
https://www.rallypoint.com/status-updates/5392461
Support our Warriors in Need — Challenge them to Stay Alive — Buy a WFL Challenge Coin: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/product-page/wfl-coin
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “Sandwich every bit of criticism between two layers of praise.” — Mary Kay Ash
“Being positive in a negative situation is not naïve. It’s leadership.” — Ralph Marston
“You can’t calm the storm. So stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The Strom will pass.” — Timber Hawkeye
“If constructive thoughts are planted positive outcomes will be the result. Plant the seeds of failure and failure will follow.” — Sidney Madwed
“To reduce destructive emotions we need to strengthen constructive emotions. For example, to counter anger we cultivate love and compassion.” — Dalai Lama
“You must not under any pretense allow your mind to dwell on any thought that is not positive, constructive, optimistic, kind.” — Emmet Fox
“To be vital, faith must be accompanied by self-sacrifice and unselfish, constructive action.” — Alcoholics Anonymous
“The trouble with most of us is that we stop trying in trying times.” — Denis Waitley
Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support
“Remember this and its meaning runs deep for me and all those who served this great nation: '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 "Monday" morning COL Mikel J. Burroughs from a very rainy day here in the Greater Boston Area with a temp of 36°, which is our high for the day!
More later, while I put a few CONSTRUCTIVE thoughts together! Ah! “Constructive Day!” Why Not? Here are my Constructive quote choices:
1) "You must not under any pretense allow your mind to dwell on any thought that is not positive, constructive, optimistic, kind." - Emmet Fox
2) "Real, constructive mental power lies in the creative thought that shapes your destiny, and your hour-by-hour mental conduct produces power for change in your life. Develop a train of thought on which to ride. The nobility of your life as well as your happiness depends upon the direction in which that train of thought is going." - Laurence J. Peter
3) "You should tell yourself frequently 'I will only react to constructive suggestions.' This gives you positive ammunition against your own negative thoughts and those of others." - Jane Roberts
4) "The man who will use his skill and constructive imagination to see how much he can give for a dollar, instead of how little he can give for a dollar, is bound to succeed." - Henry Ford
5) "Choose the positive. You have choice, you are master of your attitude, choose the positive, the constructive. Optimism is a faith that leads to success." - Bruce Lee
6) "Remember, there is no situation so completely hopeless that something constructive cannot be done about it. When faced with a minus, ask yourself what you can do to make it a plus. A person practicing this attitude will extract undreamed-of outcomes from the most unpromising situations. Realize that there are no hopeless situations; there are only people who take hopeless attitudes." - Norman Vincent Peale
“As a ‘Warrior Leader’ always be constructive and catch yourself before you make a negative remark – get the message out minus the emotion!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Maj William W. 'Bill' Price Maj Marty Hogan Lt Col Charlie Brown SSG Byron Howard Sr LTC Stephen F. Col Carl Whicker Maj Robert Thornton CWO3 Dennis M. LTC Wayne Brandon PO1 H Gene Lawrence Sgt Deborah Cornatzer PO3 Bob McCord CW5 Jack Cardwell TSgt Joe C. SFC Stephen Lucas SMSgt Lawrence McCarter Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen MSgt Robert "Rock" Aldi Col (Join to see)
More later, while I put a few CONSTRUCTIVE thoughts together! Ah! “Constructive Day!” Why Not? Here are my Constructive quote choices:
1) "You must not under any pretense allow your mind to dwell on any thought that is not positive, constructive, optimistic, kind." - Emmet Fox
2) "Real, constructive mental power lies in the creative thought that shapes your destiny, and your hour-by-hour mental conduct produces power for change in your life. Develop a train of thought on which to ride. The nobility of your life as well as your happiness depends upon the direction in which that train of thought is going." - Laurence J. Peter
3) "You should tell yourself frequently 'I will only react to constructive suggestions.' This gives you positive ammunition against your own negative thoughts and those of others." - Jane Roberts
4) "The man who will use his skill and constructive imagination to see how much he can give for a dollar, instead of how little he can give for a dollar, is bound to succeed." - Henry Ford
5) "Choose the positive. You have choice, you are master of your attitude, choose the positive, the constructive. Optimism is a faith that leads to success." - Bruce Lee
6) "Remember, there is no situation so completely hopeless that something constructive cannot be done about it. When faced with a minus, ask yourself what you can do to make it a plus. A person practicing this attitude will extract undreamed-of outcomes from the most unpromising situations. Realize that there are no hopeless situations; there are only people who take hopeless attitudes." - Norman Vincent Peale
“As a ‘Warrior Leader’ always be constructive and catch yourself before you make a negative remark – get the message out minus the emotion!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Maj William W. 'Bill' Price Maj Marty Hogan Lt Col Charlie Brown SSG Byron Howard Sr LTC Stephen F. Col Carl Whicker Maj Robert Thornton CWO3 Dennis M. LTC Wayne Brandon PO1 H Gene Lawrence Sgt Deborah Cornatzer PO3 Bob McCord CW5 Jack Cardwell TSgt Joe C. SFC Stephen Lucas SMSgt Lawrence McCarter Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen MSgt Robert "Rock" Aldi Col (Join to see)
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But we will take this as a gift knowing how fast it can turn sour in this area. Not far from Boston, we can see Quiincy and Logan from here. Have a blessed day Sgt.
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I expect that you are spiritually mature and that you are respectful in general, reticent in negative criticism, and gracious in praise to your family members, close friends and those who serve us Kerry.
I pray that you and I are spiritually maturing and learning to listen and ponder before we speak to our spouse, children, family members, close friends and especially strangers, my friend and brother-in-Christ Sgt (Join to see).
Thank YOU, LORD, for the written WORD which we call the Bible. YOUR Word admonishes each of us to yield control of our tongue to YOU.
James 3:5 “So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness.”
Proverbs 13:3 "Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin."
I lift the weakest members of society to YOU – the preborn, the orphans, the neglected, abandoned and abused children, the economic and sexual slaves and pray that YOU protect each one and deliver them from neglect, abandonment and abuse.
I pray that as 2019 draws to a close, YOU motivate the most vocal to respect those who they differ from and help each to remember that each human is worthy of respect since each soul is created in YOUR image.
Do what needs to be done, in the U.S. Congress and state legislatures, Federal, State and local judges, as well as governors to motivate them to do what is best for the nation and various states. I pray that YOU turn as many leaders, representatives and judges against corruption as possible.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Monday night.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see)
I pray that you and I are spiritually maturing and learning to listen and ponder before we speak to our spouse, children, family members, close friends and especially strangers, my friend and brother-in-Christ Sgt (Join to see).
Thank YOU, LORD, for the written WORD which we call the Bible. YOUR Word admonishes each of us to yield control of our tongue to YOU.
James 3:5 “So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness.”
Proverbs 13:3 "Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin."
I lift the weakest members of society to YOU – the preborn, the orphans, the neglected, abandoned and abused children, the economic and sexual slaves and pray that YOU protect each one and deliver them from neglect, abandonment and abuse.
I pray that as 2019 draws to a close, YOU motivate the most vocal to respect those who they differ from and help each to remember that each human is worthy of respect since each soul is created in YOUR image.
Do what needs to be done, in the U.S. Congress and state legislatures, Federal, State and local judges, as well as governors to motivate them to do what is best for the nation and various states. I pray that YOU turn as many leaders, representatives and judges against corruption as possible.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Monday night.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see)
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LTC Stephen F. Thank you for responding and your well received comments & Prayer, which is greatly appreciated!
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COL Mikel Burroughs good read/share: for the Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day. Where the mighty American Bald Eagles roam in the mighty MOUNTAINS OF CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO AMONG THIER EAGLES-NEST. I know the view must be MAGNIFICIENT on this day December 30, 2019 as you might glance upon the mighty snow capped mountains headed into the month/year of January 2020. As you know I would respond a lot throughout the week, but I am full-time DOD employee doing contracts for the Defense Contracting Management Agency. It is good to have sometime during the holidays to respond my friend.
Today's theme is "Constructive Day" My thing is practice makes perfect. Being in the Army CONSTRUCTIVE CRITISIM HELPED ME TO SUCCEDE AND HAVE THICK SKIN!!
The picture depicts my inner-thought:
Maj Marty Hogan SPC Margaret Higgins COL Mikel J. Burroughs CPL Dave Hoover Lt Col Charlie Brown Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen SCPO Morris Ramsey TSgt Joe C. PVT Mark Zehner Sgt (Join to see) SSG Michael Noll PO1 Tony Holland Capt Dwayne Conyers SSG Robert Mark Odom SGT (Join to see) PO1 H Gene Lawrence SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth CPL Douglas Chrysler SPC Nancy Greene SGT Steve McFarland
Today's theme is "Constructive Day" My thing is practice makes perfect. Being in the Army CONSTRUCTIVE CRITISIM HELPED ME TO SUCCEDE AND HAVE THICK SKIN!!
The picture depicts my inner-thought:
Maj Marty Hogan SPC Margaret Higgins COL Mikel J. Burroughs CPL Dave Hoover Lt Col Charlie Brown Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen SCPO Morris Ramsey TSgt Joe C. PVT Mark Zehner Sgt (Join to see) SSG Michael Noll PO1 Tony Holland Capt Dwayne Conyers SSG Robert Mark Odom SGT (Join to see) PO1 H Gene Lawrence SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth CPL Douglas Chrysler SPC Nancy Greene SGT Steve McFarland
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Excellent quote this morning SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL thanks and enjoy this last Monday of the month and year my friend!
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LTC Stephen F.
I expect that you are spiritually mature and that you are respectful in general, reticent in negative criticism, and gracious in praise to your family members, close friends and those who serve us Joe.
I pray that you and I are spiritually maturing and learning to listen and ponder before we speak to our spouse, children, family members, close friends and especially strangers, my friend and brother-in-Christ SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL.
Thank YOU, LORD, for the written WORD which we call the Bible. YOUR Word admonishes each of us to yield control of our tongue to YOU.
James 3:5 “So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness.”
Proverbs 13:3 "Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin."
I lift the weakest members of society to YOU – the preborn, the orphans, the neglected, abandoned and abused children, the economic and sexual slaves and pray that YOU protect each one and deliver them from neglect, abandonment and abuse.
I pray that as 2019 draws to a close, YOU motivate the most vocal to respect those who they differ from and help each to remember that each human is worthy of respect since each soul is created in YOUR image.
Do what needs to be done, in the U.S. Congress and state legislatures, Federal, State and local judges, as well as governors to motivate them to do what is best for the nation and various states. I pray that YOU turn as many leaders, representatives and judges against corruption as possible.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Monday night.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see)
I pray that you and I are spiritually maturing and learning to listen and ponder before we speak to our spouse, children, family members, close friends and especially strangers, my friend and brother-in-Christ SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL.
Thank YOU, LORD, for the written WORD which we call the Bible. YOUR Word admonishes each of us to yield control of our tongue to YOU.
James 3:5 “So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness.”
Proverbs 13:3 "Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin."
I lift the weakest members of society to YOU – the preborn, the orphans, the neglected, abandoned and abused children, the economic and sexual slaves and pray that YOU protect each one and deliver them from neglect, abandonment and abuse.
I pray that as 2019 draws to a close, YOU motivate the most vocal to respect those who they differ from and help each to remember that each human is worthy of respect since each soul is created in YOUR image.
Do what needs to be done, in the U.S. Congress and state legislatures, Federal, State and local judges, as well as governors to motivate them to do what is best for the nation and various states. I pray that YOU turn as many leaders, representatives and judges against corruption as possible.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Monday night.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see)
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Good morning from a windy Hartland Michigan COL Mikel J. Burroughs - Great way to start the week with your outstanding quotes. My best to you and the Burroughs family.
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SP5 Mark Kuzinski - Thank you my friend Mark. Thanks for the motivationg and inspiring quote this morning - enjoy this day with Diana. Me, Mom, and Bella went and had breakfast this morning at the B&B Restaurant on the square this morning. Very relaxing the food was awesome!
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LTC Stephen F.
I expect that you are spiritually mature and that you are respectful in general, reticent in negative criticism, and gracious in praise to your family members, close friends and those who serve us Mark.
I pray that you and I are spiritually maturing and learning to listen and ponder before we speak to our spouse, children, family members, close friends and especially strangers, my friend and brother-in-Christ SP5 Mark Kuzinski.
Thank YOU, LORD, for the written WORD which we call the Bible. YOUR Word admonishes each of us to yield control of our tongue to YOU.
James 3:5 “So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness.”
Proverbs 13:3 "Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin."
I lift the weakest members of society to YOU – the preborn, the orphans, the neglected, abandoned and abused children, the economic and sexual slaves and pray that YOU protect each one and deliver them from neglect, abandonment and abuse.
I pray that as 2019 draws to a close, YOU motivate the most vocal to respect those who they differ from and help each to remember that each human is worthy of respect since each soul is created in YOUR image.
Do what needs to be done, in the U.S. Congress and state legislatures, Federal, State and local judges, as well as governors to motivate them to do what is best for the nation and various states. I pray that YOU turn as many leaders, representatives and judges against corruption as possible.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Monday night.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see)
I pray that you and I are spiritually maturing and learning to listen and ponder before we speak to our spouse, children, family members, close friends and especially strangers, my friend and brother-in-Christ SP5 Mark Kuzinski.
Thank YOU, LORD, for the written WORD which we call the Bible. YOUR Word admonishes each of us to yield control of our tongue to YOU.
James 3:5 “So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness.”
Proverbs 13:3 "Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin."
I lift the weakest members of society to YOU – the preborn, the orphans, the neglected, abandoned and abused children, the economic and sexual slaves and pray that YOU protect each one and deliver them from neglect, abandonment and abuse.
I pray that as 2019 draws to a close, YOU motivate the most vocal to respect those who they differ from and help each to remember that each human is worthy of respect since each soul is created in YOUR image.
Do what needs to be done, in the U.S. Congress and state legislatures, Federal, State and local judges, as well as governors to motivate them to do what is best for the nation and various states. I pray that YOU turn as many leaders, representatives and judges against corruption as possible.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Monday night.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see)
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