Treat Your Freedom Like a Program, Not a Gamble

Most people approach financial independence with hope. They save a little, invest a little, and hope the market cooperates.

As a former professional Program Manager, I don’t believe in hope. I believe in data, timelines, and execution. Escape The Clock was born from a simple question: What happens if we treat financial freedom not like a dream, but like a complex product launch?

You don’t need luck. You need a goal, a list of actions, a schedule, and a risk mitigation plan to keep it moving. That is what we build here. It’s the program approach to financial freedom and anyone can achieve it.

Meet the People Behind Escape The Clock

Daniel C. Rodgers - Author of Escape The Clock
Daniel C. Rodgers

Award-Winning Author, Program Manager, & Financial Freedom Expert. Creator of the Escape The Clock methodology. After a 20-year career managing high-stake programs for companies like Microsoft and Google, Daniel applied those same rigorous strategies to his own finances to retire early. His book, Escape The Clock, is a 2025 Best Book having received the American Writing Award, PenCraft Award, and LiteraryTitan Medal. He now helps others design their own exit strategies through his book, podcast, and advising.

Gavin Rodgers - Illustrator of Escape The Clock

Gavin Rodgers

Illustrator of Escape The Clock. Gavin is on an inspiring journey, pursuing a degree in visual communications and design. As a passionate author with nine published books and more on the way, he exemplifies creativity and perseverance. To explore his remarkable body of work and be inspired, visit his Amazon page.

Interviews & Speaking

Daniel is available for speaking engagements and podcast appearances covering financial independence, career pivots, and program management.

The Roadmap

1. Get the Data

Download the free Financial Independence Program Planner and Tracker to glide your way to your exit.

2. Learn the Strategy

Read the award-winning guide to executing your financial escape plan.

3. Stay on Track

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