# I Almost Died At Disneyland And It Changed How I Raise My Kids

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Published: 2026-09-06T20:32:00+00:00
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This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Signature Prepatory Charter Schools LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a wake-up call with Gabe Shirey, the entrepreneur who turned an abandoned, rat-infested Walmart into a tuition-free charter school now serving nearly 1,000 kids — and is now turning that same intensity toward fixing something closer to home: fatherhood. Gabe unpacks the heart attack at Disneyland that forced him to confront his own absence, the five-step framework behind his new book The Driven Dad Code, and why the window to shape your kids closes faster than any high achiever wants to admit. No business empire, bank account, or trophy on the wall replaces being remembered as the parent who showed up. This conversation might be the most important hour you spend all year… don't skip this one. 🔗 Connect with Gabe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabeshirey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gabeshirey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabe.shirey Facebook: https://facebook.com/share/1AaSu7Mmgf Website/Book: https://www.gabeshirey.com Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube . Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business. LightSpeed VT is Brad's brainchild—the world's leading interactive training platform. It's built to make your team sharper, faster, and more effective, without wasting time or money. Whether you're a startup or a…

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