Live Ready - Beyond Think & Grow Rich with David Ibarra

On this episode of Live Ready: Beyond Think & Grow Rich, David breaks down the Power of Thought—the first principle of success—and shows how your thinking directly shapes your results.
If you’re ready to silence doubt, flip the switch to belief, and create real momentum in your life, this episode is a must-listen.

Today on Live Ready, hosted by David R. Ibarra, he interviews a former U.S. Congressman, Salt Lake County Mayor, and Utah State Senator—and current candidate for the U.S. Congress, Ben McAdams—to unpack how living with Purpose, followed by Action, drives leadership, service, and real impact at the highest levels.

Are our cities, counties, and state doing enough to positively impact the homelessness crisis?
In this episode of Live Ready – Beyond Think and Grow Rich, I sit down with Randy Shumway to talk purpose, accountability, and bold leadership in the face of a growing crisis.

As we begin a new year, know this: You’re not behind, and you’re not too late—you’re exactly where you need to be if you choose what comes next. In this episode of Live Ready – Beyond Think and Grow Rich, I show how refocusing, not restarting, creates real momentum. Happy New Year and Live Ready!

This week, David is joined by former Zions Bank CEO Scott Anderson for a powerful conversation that shines a light on several core Live Ready principles.
Scott learned early in life to define what you want and repeat it with conviction—and in this episode, you’ll discover just how transformative that simple discipline can be.

Christmas invites us to pause, reflect, and give thanks—not just for success, but for the lessons that shaped us.
In this special Live Ready episode, I share with you why gratitude is the foundation of faith, growth, and readiness for the year ahead. Merry Christmas, and Live Ready!

In this emotional episode, David sits down with Diane Meeks, whose search for her birth mother led her to discoveries far beyond what she imagined.
Her journey is a powerful testament to the Live Ready principle of Faith-Based Action—a story so inspiring you’ll find yourself rewatching it, sharing it, and carrying it with you for years to come.

As we begin 2026, remember this: Purpose without execution is just a wish.
Execution without purpose is motion without meaning. We need both — Purpose and Execution. So, I challenge you: Clarify your WHY. Build your HOW. Install your success patterns. Success comes from what you do daily, not from what you promise yearly.
A strong WHY with a powerful HOW — lived consistently — will elevate you and people will know you’re a person they can count on.
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In this episode of Live Ready Beyond Think and Grow Rich David Ibarra welcomes former Salt Lake City Mayor Palmer DePaulis to discuss the Readiness Mindset and Pleasing Personality — and how preparation and kindness can transform leadership and life.
 Palmer DePaulis, former Salt Lake City Mayor and Utah Cabinet member, is known for his calm, unifying leadership and lifelong dedication to public service.
From revitalizing neighborhoods to leading state human services, his legacy reflects purpose, compassion, and a readiness to serve — showing that true leadership is about meaningful connection.

Saving Lives - A Purpose with Dedication
In this episode of Live Ready – Beyond Think & Grow Rich with David Ibarra, we speak with Michael Nebeker — a visionary whose mission is literally putting hospitals on wheels to reach the most vulnerable.
His story will challenge how you define impact, purpose, and what legacy really means.
Michael Nebeker is the co-founder of Mobile Surgery International, a nonprofit dedicated to delivering lifesaving surgical care — including cleft lip and palate repairs — via mobile hospitals in countries like Mexico.
Over four decades, he’s raised more than $100 million for humanitarian causes, and his inspiration dates back to his missionary service in Thailand, where a harrowing encounter triggered his lifelong commitment to the underserved. It was at this moment that he felt he was given his true, higher calling - "Take care of my children".
Join us as we explore how Michael combines big dreams with big heart and how you can apply that same principle of purpose to your own life.