Posted on Jul 9, 2020
The Colonel’s Motivational Quotes of the Day!
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The Colonel’s Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good “Thursday Day” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse” and all great connections from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Castle Rock, CO! — 9 July 2020!
Today is: “Shortcuts Day!” Why Not?
“There are no shortcuts to successful leadership, but you can use calculated and well thought-out ‘work-arounds’ to achieve awesome results in certain situations – the key is well-planned and thought-out!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Don't miss TONIGHT's Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support sponsored by Victory for Veterans (VFV) and hosted by Veteran SSG Derrick Iozzio for another great night of peer-to-peer support. WFL - Where "sharing is caring!"
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TONIGHT's Topic: "Who's on First?"
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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs.” — Mr. and Mrs. Goodlife
“Forget about shortcuts. Instead, enjoy the wonders of your path.” — Paulo Coelho
“Willpower is the shortest shortcut to success.” — Mehmet Murat Ildan
“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” — Beverly Sills
“Getting a mentor is the shortcut to success.” — Bo Sanchez
“There is no shortcut to life. To the end of our days, life is a lesson imperfectly learned.” — Harrison Salisbury
“Lead me not into temptation… Oh who am I kidding! Follow me I know a shortcut.” — Unknown Author
“Playing it safe and taking no risk is a shortcut to poverty.” — Jordan Belfort
in us for Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support
“Remember this always and the meaning runs deep for 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 “Thursday Day” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse” and all great connections from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Castle Rock, CO! — 9 July 2020!
Today is: “Shortcuts Day!” Why Not?
“There are no shortcuts to successful leadership, but you can use calculated and well thought-out ‘work-arounds’ to achieve awesome results in certain situations – the key is well-planned and thought-out!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Don't miss TONIGHT's Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support sponsored by Victory for Veterans (VFV) and hosted by Veteran SSG Derrick Iozzio for another great night of peer-to-peer support. WFL - Where "sharing is caring!"
Invite a Friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends!
Get connected with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, and Caretakers every Thursday Night!
TONIGHT's Topic: "Who's on First?"
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/thursday-night-s-warriors-for-life-wfl-who-s-on-first
Support our Warriors in Need — "Challenge them to Stay Alive!" — Buy a WFL Challenge Coin: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/product-page/wfl-coin
Operation Costa Rica “Life Readiness Center” Support our Efforts and share with your connection:
https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/life-readiness-training-center
“New VFV Partners” - Get Your Hand Sanitizer here: https://Global2Smart.com (or) https://fb.me/Global2Smart
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs.” — Mr. and Mrs. Goodlife
“Forget about shortcuts. Instead, enjoy the wonders of your path.” — Paulo Coelho
“Willpower is the shortest shortcut to success.” — Mehmet Murat Ildan
“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” — Beverly Sills
“Getting a mentor is the shortcut to success.” — Bo Sanchez
“There is no shortcut to life. To the end of our days, life is a lesson imperfectly learned.” — Harrison Salisbury
“Lead me not into temptation… Oh who am I kidding! Follow me I know a shortcut.” — Unknown Author
“Playing it safe and taking no risk is a shortcut to poverty.” — Jordan Belfort
in us for Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support
“Remember this always and the meaning runs deep for 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 Thursday Morning, COL Mikel J. Burroughs from the questionable skies of the Metrowest Area of Greater Boston... 75° currently...headed up to the mid 80s...and with a humidity of 94%, rain & T-Storms are probable...
“Shortcuts Day!” Why Not?
"Shortcuts can be a good thing, but shortcuts can lead to a disaster if not planned and well thought out!"
Kerry F. Harkins July 9, 2020
1) "There are no shortcuts to success." - Annika Sorenstam
2) "There are no shortcuts to knowledge, especially knowledge gained from personal experience. Following conventional wisdom and relying on shortcuts can be worse than knowing nothing at all." - Ben Horowitz
3) "I've found that taking shortcuts will get you to the place you don't want to be much quicker than they get u to the place u want to be." - Lennox Lewis
4) "Corporate executives and business owners need to realize that there can be no compromise when it comes to ethics, and there are no easy shortcuts to success. Ethics need to be carefully sown into the fabric of their companies." - -- Vivek Wadhwa
It has been said at the beginning and now at the end... Always remember...
“There are no shortcuts to successful leadership, but you can use calculated and well thought-out ‘work-arounds’ to achieve awesome results in certain situations – the key is well-planned and thought-out! — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
“Shortcuts Day!” Why Not?
"Shortcuts can be a good thing, but shortcuts can lead to a disaster if not planned and well thought out!"
Kerry F. Harkins July 9, 2020
1) "There are no shortcuts to success." - Annika Sorenstam
2) "There are no shortcuts to knowledge, especially knowledge gained from personal experience. Following conventional wisdom and relying on shortcuts can be worse than knowing nothing at all." - Ben Horowitz
3) "I've found that taking shortcuts will get you to the place you don't want to be much quicker than they get u to the place u want to be." - Lennox Lewis
4) "Corporate executives and business owners need to realize that there can be no compromise when it comes to ethics, and there are no easy shortcuts to success. Ethics need to be carefully sown into the fabric of their companies." - -- Vivek Wadhwa
It has been said at the beginning and now at the end... Always remember...
“There are no shortcuts to successful leadership, but you can use calculated and well thought-out ‘work-arounds’ to achieve awesome results in certain situations – the key is well-planned and thought-out! — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
SPC Nancy Greene Doing fine, actually ventured out this morning. Had to get a new water filter for the refrigerator. Hope you're doing great.
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LTC Stephen F.
I expect that you are thankful for your eternal salvation which we did not earn. Perhaps you recognize that God executed HIS shortcut plan for reconciliation between fallen men and women and HIMSELF by the atonement of the sinless Christ. No doubt you have heard that the wisdom of man is foolishness Kerry.
I pray that you and I spiritually mature enough to be compassionate and gentle with those who establish legalistic standards they try to enforce and live by. I pray the LORD gives each of us wisdom to take legitimate shortcuts to servant leadership, my brother-in-Christ Sgt (Join to see).
I pray LORD that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who read this prayer are servant leaders after YOUR ‘heart’ and that we instantly respond to YOUR promptings.
I lift the despondent, the suicidal, and those with troubled souls to YOU dear LORD. YOU know what needs to be done in each case. I pray that YOU bless those who care for these individuals with wisdom and guide them to the best way to help these people.
I am thankful that YOU have patience with fools and that YOU allow us to foolishly plod along for a season to learn lessons we need to learn. Help us to learn vicariously from YOUR Word and life’s experiences.
Let love increase and hate decrease by YOUR grace.
I pray for an increase of wisdom, justice and compassion for each of the elected leaders, legislators, appointed officials, and judges throughout the USA, as well as Australia, Canada, Mexico, India, Europe, Africa, Philippines, Japan, Korea, Central and South America.
I pray that YOU bless each person working to develop vaccines and treatment for COVID-19 with wisdom and guide them to the most efficient ways to persevere scientifically, medically, and bureaucratically for the sake of humanity.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Thursday night and shall awake healthy on Friday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI PO1 Robert George COL Mikel J. Burroughs SSG Franklin Briant] PO3 Charles Streich
I pray that you and I spiritually mature enough to be compassionate and gentle with those who establish legalistic standards they try to enforce and live by. I pray the LORD gives each of us wisdom to take legitimate shortcuts to servant leadership, my brother-in-Christ Sgt (Join to see).
I pray LORD that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who read this prayer are servant leaders after YOUR ‘heart’ and that we instantly respond to YOUR promptings.
I lift the despondent, the suicidal, and those with troubled souls to YOU dear LORD. YOU know what needs to be done in each case. I pray that YOU bless those who care for these individuals with wisdom and guide them to the best way to help these people.
I am thankful that YOU have patience with fools and that YOU allow us to foolishly plod along for a season to learn lessons we need to learn. Help us to learn vicariously from YOUR Word and life’s experiences.
Let love increase and hate decrease by YOUR grace.
I pray for an increase of wisdom, justice and compassion for each of the elected leaders, legislators, appointed officials, and judges throughout the USA, as well as Australia, Canada, Mexico, India, Europe, Africa, Philippines, Japan, Korea, Central and South America.
I pray that YOU bless each person working to develop vaccines and treatment for COVID-19 with wisdom and guide them to the most efficient ways to persevere scientifically, medically, and bureaucratically for the sake of humanity.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Thursday night and shall awake healthy on Friday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI PO1 Robert George COL Mikel J. Burroughs SSG Franklin Briant] PO3 Charles Streich
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Good morning Col Burroughs. Shortcuts are an interesting topic. Sometimes they work but often you either end up in a place you don't want to be or you have to do it all over again. So before you decide that saving that bit of time is worth it, evaluate whether it will get you where you really want to go.
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Wayne Soares
Lt Col Charlie Brown Good Morning! Should have asked this before as a civilian. Do you prefer Charlie or ma’am. Apologies for not asking sooner.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Lt Col Charlie Brown - Excellent wisdom and evaluating before proceeding with the shortcut Charlie. Love all the quotes you shared today. Let me leave you with this final thought:
"May you enjoy the journey through life toward your goals without taking too many shortcuts and missing the great wonders along the route; may you keep that awesome positive attitude, perspective, and resilience that is needed into days environment; and may you keep yourself healthy and keep your family strong, safe, and healthy. There are no shortcuts in leadership and life - embrace the journey!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
"May you enjoy the journey through life toward your goals without taking too many shortcuts and missing the great wonders along the route; may you keep that awesome positive attitude, perspective, and resilience that is needed into days environment; and may you keep yourself healthy and keep your family strong, safe, and healthy. There are no shortcuts in leadership and life - embrace the journey!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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LTC Stephen F.
I expect that you are thankful for your eternal salvation which we did not earn. Perhaps you recognize that God executed HIS shortcut plan for reconciliation between fallen men and women and HIMSELF by the atonement of the sinless Christ. No doubt you have heard that the wisdom of man is foolishness Charlie.
I pray that you and I spiritually mature enough to be compassionate and gentle with those who establish legalistic standards they try to enforce and live by. I pray the LORD gives each of us wisdom to take legitimate shortcuts to servant leadership, my sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.
I pray LORD that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who read this prayer are servant leaders after YOUR ‘heart’ and that we instantly respond to YOUR promptings.
I lift the despondent, the suicidal, and those with troubled souls to YOU dear LORD. YOU know what needs to be done in each case. I pray that YOU bless those who care for these individuals with wisdom and guide them to the best way to help these people.
I am thankful that YOU have patience with fools and that YOU allow us to foolishly plod along for a season to learn lessons we need to learn. Help us to learn vicariously from YOUR Word and life’s experiences.
Let love increase and hate decrease by YOUR grace.
I pray for an increase of wisdom, justice and compassion for each of the elected leaders, legislators, appointed officials, and judges throughout the USA, as well as Australia, Canada, Mexico, India, Europe, Africa, Philippines, Japan, Korea, Central and South America.
I pray that YOU bless each person working to develop vaccines and treatment for COVID-19 with wisdom and guide them to the most efficient ways to persevere scientifically, medically, and bureaucratically for the sake of humanity.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Thursday night and shall awake healthy on Friday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI PO1 Robert George COL Mikel J. Burroughs SSG Franklin Briant] PO3 Charles Streich
I pray that you and I spiritually mature enough to be compassionate and gentle with those who establish legalistic standards they try to enforce and live by. I pray the LORD gives each of us wisdom to take legitimate shortcuts to servant leadership, my sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.
I pray LORD that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who read this prayer are servant leaders after YOUR ‘heart’ and that we instantly respond to YOUR promptings.
I lift the despondent, the suicidal, and those with troubled souls to YOU dear LORD. YOU know what needs to be done in each case. I pray that YOU bless those who care for these individuals with wisdom and guide them to the best way to help these people.
I am thankful that YOU have patience with fools and that YOU allow us to foolishly plod along for a season to learn lessons we need to learn. Help us to learn vicariously from YOUR Word and life’s experiences.
Let love increase and hate decrease by YOUR grace.
I pray for an increase of wisdom, justice and compassion for each of the elected leaders, legislators, appointed officials, and judges throughout the USA, as well as Australia, Canada, Mexico, India, Europe, Africa, Philippines, Japan, Korea, Central and South America.
I pray that YOU bless each person working to develop vaccines and treatment for COVID-19 with wisdom and guide them to the most efficient ways to persevere scientifically, medically, and bureaucratically for the sake of humanity.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Thursday night and shall awake healthy on Friday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI PO1 Robert George COL Mikel J. Burroughs SSG Franklin Briant] PO3 Charles Streich
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LTC Stephen F.
I expect that you are thankful for your eternal salvation which we did not earn. Perhaps you recognize that God executed HIS shortcut plan for reconciliation between fallen men and women and HIMSELF by the atonement of the sinless Christ. No doubt you have heard that the wisdom of man is foolishness Steve.
I pray that you and I spiritually mature enough to be compassionate and gentle with those who establish legalistic standards they try to enforce and live by. I pray the LORD gives each of us wisdom to take legitimate shortcuts to servant leadership, my brother-in-Christ SGT Steve McFarland.
I pray LORD that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who read this prayer are servant leaders after YOUR ‘heart’ and that we instantly respond to YOUR promptings.
I lift the despondent, the suicidal, and those with troubled souls to YOU dear LORD. YOU know what needs to be done in each case. I pray that YOU bless those who care for these individuals with wisdom and guide them to the best way to help these people.
I am thankful that YOU have patience with fools and that YOU allow us to foolishly plod along for a season to learn lessons we need to learn. Help us to learn vicariously from YOUR Word and life’s experiences.
Let love increase and hate decrease by YOUR grace.
I pray for an increase of wisdom, justice and compassion for each of the elected leaders, legislators, appointed officials, and judges throughout the USA, as well as Australia, Canada, Mexico, India, Europe, Africa, Philippines, Japan, Korea, Central and South America.
I pray that YOU bless each person working to develop vaccines and treatment for COVID-19 with wisdom and guide them to the most efficient ways to persevere scientifically, medically, and bureaucratically for the sake of humanity.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Thursday night and shall awake healthy on Friday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI PO1 Robert George COL Mikel J. Burroughs SSG Franklin Briant] PO3 Charles Streich
I pray that you and I spiritually mature enough to be compassionate and gentle with those who establish legalistic standards they try to enforce and live by. I pray the LORD gives each of us wisdom to take legitimate shortcuts to servant leadership, my brother-in-Christ SGT Steve McFarland.
I pray LORD that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who read this prayer are servant leaders after YOUR ‘heart’ and that we instantly respond to YOUR promptings.
I lift the despondent, the suicidal, and those with troubled souls to YOU dear LORD. YOU know what needs to be done in each case. I pray that YOU bless those who care for these individuals with wisdom and guide them to the best way to help these people.
I am thankful that YOU have patience with fools and that YOU allow us to foolishly plod along for a season to learn lessons we need to learn. Help us to learn vicariously from YOUR Word and life’s experiences.
Let love increase and hate decrease by YOUR grace.
I pray for an increase of wisdom, justice and compassion for each of the elected leaders, legislators, appointed officials, and judges throughout the USA, as well as Australia, Canada, Mexico, India, Europe, Africa, Philippines, Japan, Korea, Central and South America.
I pray that YOU bless each person working to develop vaccines and treatment for COVID-19 with wisdom and guide them to the most efficient ways to persevere scientifically, medically, and bureaucratically for the sake of humanity.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Thursday night and shall awake healthy on Friday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI PO1 Robert George COL Mikel J. Burroughs SSG Franklin Briant] PO3 Charles Streich
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