Escape The Clock

The Official Field Manual

Escape The Clock: Your Program Guide to Financial Freedom and Early Retirement

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Best Personal Finance / Investing Book

Best Retirement Book

Best Non-Fiction Book

"Awarded 1st Place in the Nonfiction – Retirement category... Selected from over 1,350 entries... this recognition honors books that demonstrate exceptional literary quality and reader impact."

"A comprehensive manual that redefines how we think about work, wealth, and retirement. The book meticulously guides readers through the journey... drawing from the author’s professional expertise in program management."

"Rodgers presents a relatable and actionable roadmap... His disciplined approach to strategic planning shines throughout the book, offering readers a fresh perspective on financial freedom."

"Ideal for professionals in their 30s to 50s who are financially savvy and open to detailed planning. If you are looking for a practical framework paired with emotional encouragement, this book is a must-read."

"Frames financial independence not just as a financial goal but as a pathway to emotional and mental liberation... equipping readers with the tools they need to escape the rat race."

"Rodgers’ real-world experience and relatable voice make the book feel more like guidance from a trusted friend than a financial lecture."

Advantage

Reclaim Your Time

Financial freedom feels impossible until you treat it like a professional project. Just as large corporations break down complex strategies, Escape The Clock applies those same disciplined principles to your personal goals. This isn’t just theory—it is an actionable system to assess your baseline, project future needs, and manage risk with precision. Paired with the free Smart Planner, you will build a roadmap that can be tuned, tracked, and executed to turn ‘someday’ into a scheduled milestone.

Take the guesswork out of your financial independence, with the book and the Smart Planner you’ll clear the fog and clearly see the glide path to freedom and having the option to work on your terms.

The Escape The Clock Framework

1. Define the Scope

Don’t just dream—plan. Know your numbers. Assess your financial baseline, project future needs, and set measurable milestones. Use the Smart Planner to capture your data and build a program that can be tuned, tracked, and shared.

2. Execute the Program

Turn your plan into action. Apply proven strategies as projects. Break projects down into actionable tasks and watch the needle move toward your SMART goals. Learn the financial strategies for independence such as building income streams, investing wisely, and detect financial risks early.

3. Transition to Freedom

Financial independence is the milestone; living on your terms is the goal. Learn to transition seamlessly from accumulation to distribution, ensuring you have the resources and the mindset to retire purposefully.

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