Every other week we shift into teaching mode on Lĭve Ready® Beyond Think and Grow Rich with a focused 5-minute leadership lesson built to help you turn vision into execution.

This week: How you think determines how you lead. And how you lead determines what gets built.

Through three surgeries and relentless faith, he found more than his voice again. He found his passion. He found his purpose.

On this episode of Live Ready - Beyond Think and Grow Rich, David R. Ibarra talks with James F. Wright, who shares a journey where pain became the path—and music became the calling.

On this episode of Live Ready – Beyond Think & Grow Rich, David R. Ibarra interviews D’Marko Blewett—former Mr. Utah and Mr. Los Angeles—for a high-energy conversation on the power of the Sound Health principle. Packed with unforgettable stories, big laughs, and real-life lessons, this entertaining episode is a must-listen!

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.