TGM Classic | David Galbenski | Save A Life by Becoming a Living Donor

The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh

Education, Entrepreneurship, Business

5.0 • 135 Ratings

🗓️ 16 February 2026

⏱️ 62 minutes

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What if you had the power to save a life with just one decision? Imagine being given the opportunity to offer someone a second chance, to become a lifeline in their darkest hour. This act of generosity goes beyond mere kindness—it is a courageous decision that changes lives. As the only organ in the human body that can regenerate itself, the liver allows living donors to donate part of their liver while still maintaining their own full liver function. Joining us on The Greatness Machine is David Galbenski, an individual who has not only embraced this life-saving cause but has dedicated himself to advocating for it. His story is one of inspiration and purpose, and through his efforts with the Living Liver Foundation, David is making a profound impact on countless lives, inspiring others to consider the life-saving potential of becoming a living donor. In this episode, David takes us through his transformative journey from a successful entrepreneur to a passionate advocate for liver donation. He shares his personal story of becoming a living liver donor, the challenges he faced, and the profound impact it had on his life. We delve into the mission of the Living Liver Foundation, which David founded to raise awareness and support for those considering liver donation. Through candid reflections and powerful insights, David sheds light on the importance of organ donation, the lives it saves, and the enduring legacy of compassion it creates. Topics include: David reflects on his pivot from law to entrepreneurship and founding Lumen Legal The critical role of persistence and passion in entrepreneurial success Valuable lessons learned from navigating rapid growth and economic downturns The benefits of adopting an abundance mindset when facing challenges David highlights the importance of living in the moment David talks about the inspiration behind starting Living Liver Foundation Advocating for increased awareness and participation in living organ donation The significance of mindset in overcoming negativity And other topics… Connect with David: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgalbenski/ Website: https://livingliver.org/ Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2:14.9	Fundera, Inc. NMLS ID number 124-0038. Love gang. Welcome to The Greatness Machine. I'm your host, Darius from Shazda. I'm so pumped to have you here with me. Now, listen, the greatness machine were about two things. Number one, people were living their passions. And number two, those who are creating greatness in the world and doing both of these things despite the odds against them. Each episode, we're going to feature interviews with game changers, business leaders, telling us their origin stories, what made them tick, what got them to where they are now. Why? So it can help you step into your greatness within your life, your business, and your career. Occasionally, you might hear a few solo episodes from myself more as I say, as I leverage my 20 years of entrepreneurship as a CEO and founder to help you grow and level up in your journey to scale your life and your business. So, come be a fly on the wall, enjoy the conversation, and I'm stoked to have you hear of me. Guys, welcome to this episode of The Greatest Machine.
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