Escape The Clock teaches you how to build financial independence and create a work-optional life.
2025 Award-Winning Guide to Financial Independence
Best Personal Finance
Book 🏅
Escape The Clock received the prestigious American Writing Award for Best Personal Finance & Investing Book.
The judges recognized the book for its practical, empowering approach to financial independence and its ability to make complex concepts easy to understand.
The award highlights how Escape The Clock gives readers clear, actionable steps to take control of their time, money, and long-term financial future.
Best Retirement
Book🏆
Escape The Clock is the PenCraft Best Book Award winner for the Retirement category, earning 1st Place among hundreds of entries.
The judges praised the book for its clarity, structure, and its straightforward strategies for planning early retirement.
The award reflects how Escape The Clock helps readers build confidence, reduce financial stress, and create a plan that supports long-term independence.
These awards recognize one thing — the program works.
Your Journey to Financial Freedom Starts Here
Imagine taking control of your money and buying back your time.
Escape The Clock gives you the tools and strategies to build financial independence, reduce stress, and create a work-optional life on your terms.
Start learning how to design a future where you choose how each day is spent.
The Podcast
Discover practical, real-world strategies for building financial freedom and creating a work-optional life. In the Escape The Clock podcast, host Daniel C. Rodgers breaks down what actually works.
Each weekly episode gives you simple, actionable steps you can apply immediately, whether you’re just starting your financial journey or working toward early retirement.
Listen in and start building your path to financial independence.
Every Good Plan Needs the Right Tools
The Escape The Clock Planner & Tracker is a free, simple tool that helps you track expenses, manage projects, and set milestones as you build your financial independence plan. It follows the Escape The Clock framework and gives you a clear way to measure progress on your path to early retirement.
Weekly Insights
Every week, get timely insights and tips straight from the author to help you optimize your plan and stay ahead.
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