Today, we dive into financial literacy with Daniel Rodgers, author of Escape The Clock: Your Program Guide for Financial Freedom and Early Retirement. After achieving economic independence and retiring early from a successful career as a program manager, Daniel now dedicates his time to helping others take control of their finances and live life on their own terms.

Though not a financial professional by training, Daniel's disciplined planning and problem-solving transformed his personal experience into a practical, step-by-step guide for escaping the 9-to-5 — empowering countless people through his speaking, writing, and podcast content…

In this episode, we cover:

• Strategies for budgeting, saving, and investing.

• The mindset and discipline required to escape the traditional work cycle.

• Lessons from the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement.

• How to create passive income streams and manage debt effectively.

If you're ready to take control of your finances and design a life on your own terms, this episode is for you. Click play now to dive in!

You can find more on Daniel by visiting the Escape the Clock website.

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Keep up with Dan Rodgers socials here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapetheclockpodcast/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EscapeTheClockMedia

🛍️ Recommended Books from this Episode

📖 Escape The Clock: Your Program Guide for Financial Freedom and Early Retirement – A practical guide for breaking free from the 9–5 mindset and building a clear roadmap toward early retirement and financial independence. 👉 Get it here

📘 The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life – A straightforward, beginner-friendly guide to investing, building wealth, and creating long-term financial freedom. 👉 Check it out

📙 Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence – A classic personal finance book that helps reshape how you think about money, spending, and freedom. 👉 Explore it here

📕 The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness – A brilliant read on the emotional and behavioral side of money—why we do what we do financially, and how to build smarter habits. 👉 Discover it here

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