Welcome!
Hello and welcome to my home on the web!
My name is Skip Pogue, and I am blessed and honored to be hosting this site as I continue my journey to grow and become the best version of myself I can be. It is my hope and prayer that you will find wisdom and encouragement that you can apply to your own journeys.
I am a man of faith, a son, brother, husband, father, friend, colleague and professional—all of these roles are what made me who I am today, and all of these various aspects will be a part of what I share with each of you.
Failure and success. Trials and triumphs. Tribulation and peace. Doubt and resolution. Pain and healing. Sorrow and joy. Conflict and forgiveness.
As we navigate the path we each walk upon in this life we discover that for every negative there is always a positive. How we view the world around us can be challenging, especially if we are faced with ongoing hardships.
Despair, discouragement, doubt, fear—yet, among even these there is always hope!
I look forward to sharing my heart here and would love for each of you to share your own thoughts, stories, and adventures as well. We all face challenges, but nothing says we have to face them alone. Let’s commit to learning and growing together!
I hope that you have a SUPER day and pray that God blesses you in a SUPER way.
Welcome!
Hello and welcome to my home on the web!
My name is Skip Pogue, and I am blessed and honored to be hosting this site as I continue my journey to grow and become the best version of myself I can be. It is my hope and prayer that you will find wisdom and encouragement that you can apply to your own journeys.
I am a man of faith, a son, brother, husband, father, friend, colleague and professional—all of these roles are what made me who I am today, and all of these various aspects will be a part of what I share with each of you.
Failure and success. Trials and triumphs. Tribulation and peace. Doubt and resolution. Pain and healing. Sorrow and joy. Conflict and forgiveness.
As we navigate the path we each walk upon in this life we discover that for every negative there is always a positive. How we view the world around us can be challenging, especially if we are faced with ongoing hardships.
Despair, discouragement, doubt, fear—yet, among even these there is always hope!
I look forward to sharing my heart here and would love for each of you to share your own thoughts, stories, and adventures as well. We all face challenges, but nothing says we have to face them alone. Let’s commit to learning and growing together!
I hope that you have a SUPER day and pray that God blesses you in a SUPER way.
The Podcasts
If you’re here to discover my latest podcast, then look no further!
I will be adding a new podcast on the 1st and the 15th of each month so please be sure to subscribe to receive notifications! Thanks so much for listening!
Listen to the podcast here on my site or visit your favorite apps!
The Word We Protect
For more than 30 years at IBM, one word shaped my thinking, my leadership, and ultimately my life: THINK. Originally introduced by Thomas J. Watson Sr. in 1914, it wasn’t a slogan — it was a responsibility. In this episode, I share how that word moved from corporate culture into personal conviction. Through a pivotal moment involving business reporting and integrity, we explore the quiet erosion of misalignment and the power of alignment. What word do you protect? And would you live it when it costs you something? THINK may be the beginning — but living it is the...
It Started With Eagles
Sometimes the most important lessons don’t come from books or conversations — they come from moments we never expected to matter. In this episode, I share how watching eagles over the years led me to an unexpected realization about hate, perception, and how easily we justify differences. What started as a simple wildlife observation turned into a powerful spiritual reflection about frequency illusion, emotional attachment, and the danger of focusing on what separates us instead of what unites us. This episode isn’t really about eagles or owls — it’s about us, and the daily practice of choosing love over...
My Destiny
We’re all writing a book, whether we realize it or not. Every experience, every success, every setback becomes part of our story. Join me for this episode of Imagine the Possibilities, as we reflect on what it means to be the author of our own lives. My Destiny explores authorship, failure, humility, and the power of choosing our next chapters intentionally. Through a personal story and honest reflection, this episode reminds us that failure is not an identity, but information—and that even the hardest chapters can shape us for the better. Your story isn’t finished. You’re still writing...
Beliefs
What do we really believe about ourselves—and how much power do those beliefs have over our lives? In this episode of Imagine the Possibilities, I explore the hidden beliefs we carry every day and how they shape our thoughts, choices, and future. Some beliefs lift us up, while others quietly hold us back without us even realizing it. We’ll look at where beliefs come from, how they form, and why some of them no longer serve us. More importantly, we’ll talk about how we can challenge, update, and replace limiting beliefs with ones that help us grow, rise, and...
Resolutions vs. Commitments
Hello, friend. As we step into a brand-new year, many of us feel the pressure to make resolutions—only to watch them fade within weeks. In this episode of Imagine the Possibilities, I want to explore a different approach. Instead of chasing resolutions driven by guilt, pressure, or comparison, what if we chose one meaningful commitment? We’ll talk about the difference between intent and dedication and explore how focused commitment can create lasting growth. Together, we’ll look at four key areas—personal, professional, spiritual, and relationships—and how a single, intentional step can shape an entire year.
The Comparison Trap
Comparison slipped into my day without warning. One moment I was working on a podcast, and the next, I was measuring my numbers against someone else’s. It stole my joy, shook my confidence, and distracted me from my purpose. I realized how easy it is to fall into the comparison trap—and how damaging it can be when we let numbers define our worth. In this episode, I open up about what happened, what I learned, and why the only meaningful comparison is who we are today versus who we were yesterday. If we stay focused on purpose, we stay...
The Word We Protect
For more than 30 years at IBM, one word shaped my thinking, my leadership, and ultimately my life: THINK. Originally introduced by Thomas J. Watson Sr. in 1914, it...
The Word We Protect
For more than 30 years at IBM, one word shaped my thinking, my leadership, and ultimately my life: THINK. Originally introduced by Thomas J. Watson Sr. in 1914, it...
It Started With Eagles
Sometimes the most important lessons don’t come from books or conversations — they come from moments we never expected to matter. In this episode, I share how watching eagles...
My Destiny
We’re all writing a book, whether we realize it or not. Every experience, every success, every setback becomes part of our story. Join me for this episode of Imagine...
Resolutions vs. Commitments
Hello, friend. As we step into a brand-new year, many of us feel the pressure to make resolutions—only to watch them fade within weeks. In this episode of Imagine...
The Comparison Trap
Comparison slipped into my day without warning. One moment I was working on a podcast, and the next, I was measuring my numbers against someone else’s. It stole my...
The Podcasts
If you’re here to discover my latest podcast, then look no further!
I will be adding a new podcast around every two weeks so please be sure to subscribe to receive notifications! Thanks so much for listening!
Listen to the podcast here on my site or visit your favorite apps!
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"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart."
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I was born on July 4th. My wonderful wife and I have been married 58 years. We have two married children, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. My family is my rock, and my wife is the corner stone.
I have a deep seeded belief in the United States of America and the United States Constitution. I believe in the rights and freedoms that it provides, including the freedom of religion, speech, and the right of every citizen to bear arms. I also believe that it is up to “we the people” to stand up and be willing to defend the Constitution and our country against all enemies. I do not and will not vote for a political party. I will vote for people that I have researched and believe support most of my views. I will only support those that will support both the US Constitution and the United States of America as a world leader and a stronghold of freedom.
As a Christian my faith is based on my personal relationship with God. I believe that Jesus was crucified, that he died and that he was resurrected. I believe because of these events and God’s Grace that my sins are forgiven and that I will spend eternity in Heaven. That is just me, you may not believe that way, but I will pray that someday you do.
I retired after working 47 years. The last fifteen or so years were spent in management with the last position I held being the Director of Help Desk Quality Management, my responsibilities included site operations, along with training and certifications for customer facing employees. During my entire career, the things that I believe made people successful were their work ethics, integrity, and attitude. For me it was my understanding that the only way I could be successful was if I helped all the individuals with whom I came in contact be successful in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives.
- I am an American by birth and a Southerner by the Grace of God.
- I am a little bit country and a little bit rock & roll.
- I do not like snakes. Period. Even rubber ones.
- I love reading and believe that Charlie Jones was correct when he said, “You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.” I just enjoy reading, what can I say?
- I like Coffee with cream and sugar, vanilla ice cream and sweet tea.
- I have prostate cancer. I have God on my side. I have great doctors, nurses, and fantastic support group. I am currently a 16-year survivor working on 31 years.
- I Love doing things with my wife.
- Movies – My top five are “I Can Only Imagine”, “Hidden Figures”, “Godzilla vs. Kong”, “Seven Days in Utopia” and “The Outlaw Jose Wales”.
- When it comes to TV series currently my favorites are “Justified” followed by “Heartland, “Chicago Fire”, “Chicago PD”, “Bones” and “House”.
- I played Everquest for about 5 years. I then started playing FFXIV and later LOTRO (for those who don’t play that would be Final Fantasy XIV and Lord of the Rings Online). I still play LOTRO.
- PDRA, NMCA, NHRA Drag Racing. Enjoy both 1/8 and 1/4 mile. Pro Boost, Extreme Pro Stock, Top Fuel, Pro Nitrous, Funny Cars, Pro Stock. If it goes quick and fast, I like it.
- Cooking, especially on my charcoal grill.
- Photography – My equipment includes a Canon 7D and a 100-400 Lens along with a bunch of other stuff. Racing – Nature – Landscapes – People – Places.
- Music – everything from baroque to old time rock and roll – the Beach Boys to Bach, Johnny Cash to Richie Valens, the Goodmans to the Gaithers, Elvis to Garth Brooks, John Prine to Dire Straits, pretty much all music.
- The lack of empathy and compassion for others.
- Bullying.
- Labeling people or putting them in boxes.
- Current state of politics.
- TV and print news.
- Racism and *phobics.
- Narcissistic and vain people.
- People that refuse to listen.
- People unwilling to work for the things they want.
I wanna talk about me
Meet skip
I was born on July 4th. My wonderful wife and I have been married 58 years. We have two married children, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. My family is my rock, and my wife is the corner stone.
I have a deep seeded belief in the United States of America and the United States Constitution. I believe in the rights and freedoms that it provides, including the freedom of religion, speech, and the right of every citizen to bear arms. I also believe that it is up to “we the people” to stand up and be willing to defend the Constitution and our country against all enemies. I do not and will not vote for a political party. I will vote for people that I have researched and believe support most of my views. I will only support those that will support both the US Constitution and the United States of America as a world leader and a stronghold of freedom.
As a Christian my faith is based on my personal relationship with God. I believe that Jesus was crucified, that he died and that he was resurrected. I believe because of these events and God’s Grace that my sins are forgiven and that I will spend eternity in Heaven. That is just me, you may not believe that way, but I will pray that someday you do.
I retired after working 47 years. The last fifteen or so years were spent in management with the last position I held being the Director of Help Desk Quality Management, my responsibilities included site operations, along with training and certifications for customer facing employees. During my entire career, the things that I believe made people successful were their work ethics, integrity, and attitude. For me it was my understanding that the only way I could be successful was if I helped all the individuals with whom I came in contact be successful in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives.
- I am an American by birth and a Southerner by the Grace of God.
- I am a little bit country and a little bit rock & roll.
- I do not like snakes. Period. Even rubber ones.
- I love reading and believe that Charlie Jones was correct when he said, “You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.” I just enjoy reading, what can I say?
- I like Coffee with cream and sugar, vanilla ice cream and sweet tea.
- I have prostate cancer. I have God on my side. I have great doctors, nurses, and fantastic support group. I am currently a 16-year survivor working on 31 years.
- I Love doing things with my wife.
- Movies – My top five are “I Can Only Imagine”, “Hidden Figures”, “Godzilla vs. Kong”, “Seven Days in Utopia” and “The Outlaw Jose Wales”.
- When it comes to TV series currently my favorites are “Justified” followed by “Heartland, “Chicago Fire”, “Chicago PD”, “Bones” and “House”.
- I played Everquest for about 5 years. I then started playing FFXIV and later LOTRO (for those who don’t play that would be Final Fantasy XIV and Lord of the Rings Online). I still play LOTRO.
- PDRA, NMCA, NHRA Drag Racing. Enjoy both 1/8 and 1/4 mile. Pro Boost, Extreme Pro Stock, Top Fuel, Pro Nitrous, Funny Cars, Pro Stock. If it goes quick and fast, I like it.
- Cooking, especially on my charcoal grill.
- Photography – My equipment includes a Canon 7D and a 100-400 Lens along with a bunch of other stuff. Racing – Nature – Landscapes – People – Places.
- Music – everything from baroque to old time rock and roll – the Beach Boys to Bach, Johnny Cash to Richie Valens, the Goodmans to the Gaithers, Elvis to Garth Brooks, John Prine to Dire Straits, pretty much all music.
- The lack of empathy and compassion for others.
- Bullying.
- Labeling people or putting them in boxes.
- Current state of politics.
- TV and print news.
- Racism and *phobics.
- Narcissistic and vain people.
- People that refuse to listen.
- People unwilling to work for the things they want.