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Escape The Clock: How to Become Financially Free and Have the Option Not to Work

Daniel C. Rodgers

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Fréquence : 1 épisode/7j. Total Éps: 70

Join me, Daniel C. Rodgers, WMCP® and author of the award-winning book Escape The Clock, as I break down the tactics you need to take control of your finances and achieve financial independence.

These 40-minute episodes deliver bite-size, easy-to-understand strategies to get the most out of your money, giving you the option not to work, on your terms.

For the book, the planner, and more free resources, visit www.escapetheclock.com.

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Finding Purpose with Matt Morizio of Reconstructing Wealth

Épisode 31

mardi 18 novembre 2025 • Durée 42:59

Why are you working as hard as you are? What is your purpose?

In this episode, former professional baseball player turned wealth coach Matt Morizio, founder of Reconstructing Wealth, joins Dan to explore how purpose transforms not just your financial plan, but your life. Together, they discuss how to detach from money emotionally, build value-aligned goals, and lead with meaning in both wealth and family life.

Key Talking Points:

Why financial freedom without purpose often feels empty
How detaching from money can reduce anxiety and build real independence
Why your “why” is usually a who — and how to find it
How values-based planning creates resilience through financial setbacks
Balancing purpose across relationships, marriage, and family
The shift from chasing success to building significance

Escape The Clock Resources:

The Book: www.escapetheclock.com/book
The Planner: www.escapetheclock.com/planner
1:1 Help: www.escapetheclock.com/schedule
Other Resources: www.escapetheclock.com/resources
Free Weekly Newsletter: https://bit.ly/etc-news

Episode References/Resources:

80% of Americans lack a clear sense of purpose in their financial life — Edward Jones & Age Wave (2023)
Only 36% of U.S. adults have a written long-term financial plan — Charles Schwab (2024)
7 in 10 families experience a major financial setback every 10 years — Federal Reserve (2023)

Connect with Jaden:

Website: www.reconstructingwealth.com
Instagram: @mattmorizio
Free Course: DM Matt on Instagram or visitreconstructingwealth.com

Listener Offer!

As mentioned in the episode, in support of the show Matt Morizio is offering his three part education videos directly to you for free. Just reach out to him on Instagram at @mattmorizio.

Support the podcast:

Subscribe/Follow on your favorite platform.
Leave a rating & review.
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Support me by picking up the book atwww.escapetheclock.com/book.

Thank you for listening!

This information is for educational purposes only and not financial advice. Consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.

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Using Technology to Make Better Investing Decisions with Jaden Sterling Founder of Sterling Stock Picker

Épisode 30

mardi 11 novembre 2025 • Durée 38:22

Decision paralysis costs investors real money.

In this episode, Jaden Sterling, CEO of Sterling Stock Picker, joins Daniel to unpack how everyday investors can use transparent, data-driven tools to make smarter buy, sell, and hold decisions while staying disciplined for long-term freedom.

Key Talking Points:

How emotions prevent us from making smart stock investments.
How data-driven tools can support smarter long-term choices.
The role of AI in stock picking today and in the future.
The importance of transparency and education in building investor confidence.
How to balance technology with human judgment.
What financial freedom looks like beyond Wall Street.

Escape The Clock Resources:

The Book: www.escapetheclock.com/book
The Planner: www.escapetheclock.com/planner
1:1 Help: www.escapetheclock.com/schedule
Other Resources: www.escapetheclock.com/resources
Free Weekly Newsletter: https://bit.ly/etc-news

Episode References/Resources:

60% of Americans own stocks — Gallup (2025)
71% want transparency into why recommendations are made - Morningstar (2023)

Aligning Money with Values with Cosmos Dar of Extraordinary America

Épisode 21

mardi 9 septembre 2025 • Durée 26:39

In this episode, Cosmos Dar joins us to explore aligning financial decisions with values, from ESG investing and systemic barriers to practical strategies for overcoming biases and taking control of your money.

Key Talking Points:

The ESG Wave – Why environmental, social, and governance investing is growing rapidly.
Values vs. Reality – The gap between ethical intentions and financial behavior.
Systemic Barriers – How predatory lending and structural inequities impact financial freedom.
Psychology of Money – Understanding cognitive biases and how self-efficacy can empower better financial decisions.
Taking Action – Practical steps to integrate ethical choices into their financial plans, even within imperfect systems.

Escape The Clock Resources:

The Book: www.escapetheclock.com/book
The Planner: www.escapetheclock.com/planner
1:1 Help: www.escapetheclock.com/schedule
Other Resources: www.escapetheclock.com/resources
Free Weekly Newsletter: https://bit.ly/etc-news

Episode References & Resources:

Stats on ESG, sustainable investing, and values-aligned choices – Broadridge, Morgan Stanley, Small Business Trends

Elevating Wealth and Passive Rental Income with Lane Kawaoka of The Wealth Elevator

Épisode 20

mardi 2 septembre 2025 • Durée 33:36

Lane Kawaoka, two-time bestselling author of The Wealth Elevator and seasoned real estate investor, joins me to share how his framework helps everyday people build passive income through real estate. We talk about getting started with that very first investment, scaling from active to passive income, and the steps needed to protect and preserve wealth for the long term.

Key Talking Points:

The Wealth Elevator: A framework for moving step by step toward financial freedom.
From active to passive: Turning rental income into lasting cash flow.
Scaling up: Why syndications open the door to bigger opportunities.
The Penthouse: Knowing when you’re ready to replace your 9-to-5 with passive income.
Building legacy: Protecting wealth and creating generational impact.

www.EscapeTheClock.com Resources:

Episode References & Resources:

59% of Americans can't cover a $1,000 emergency expense - CBS News
Over 70% of millionaires own real estate - LuxWisp
70% of wealthy families lose their wealth by the second generation; 90% by the third - Preserve Yours

The Happiness Dividend - Maximizing Joy While Building Wealth

Épisode 19

mardi 26 août 2025 • Durée 53:39

Financial freedom is often measured in dollars and years, yet the real payoff comes from the health, relationships, experiences, and joy we cultivate along the way. Using practical projects, I guide you on how to prioritize your physical and mental well-being, strengthen social ties, pursue meaningful adventures, and make intentional, high-utility spending decisions.

This episode is all about turning your financial plan into a tool to maximize daily happiness, so you can enjoy life today, not just at retirement.

Key Talking Points:

Redefining wealth: Why happiness, health, and relationships are the ultimate returns.
Health as a dividend: Setting goals, managing risks, and investing in both physical and mental wellness.
Strengthening social ties: Prioritizing family, friends, and meaningful connections.
Experiences over things: How travel, adventure, and high-utility spending drive lasting joy.
Integrating happiness into your financial plan: Making joy part of the journey, not just the destination.

Escape The Clock Resources:

The Book: www.escapetheclock.com/book
The Planner: www.escapetheclock.com/planner
1:1 Help: www.escapetheclock.com/schedule
Other Resources: www.escapetheclock.com/resources
Free Weekly Newsletter: https://bit.ly/etc-news

Episode References & Resources:

Pew Research – Loneliness Among Young Adults

Taking the Early Retirement Leap with Shari Rash of Everyone’s Talking Money

Épisode 18

mardi 19 août 2025 • Durée 37:02

If you’ve ever wondered whether early retirement is right for you, this episode is a must-listen. I sit down with Shari Rash of Everyone’s Talking Money to explore the mindset, financial strategies, and emotional readiness for leaving the traditional workforce, creating a purposeful escape plan, and thriving once free.

Key Talking Points:

Defining early retirement: What it really means today, and how to know if it’s right for you.
Financial preparation: Calculating your “enough” number, managing risk, and building multiple income streams.
Mental and emotional readiness: Avoiding post-retirement drift, maintaining purpose, and strengthening resilience.
Living with purpose: Using your newfound time for growth, contribution, and fulfillment.
Shari’s advice for taking the leap: Mindset shifts, common fears, and practical strategies for a smooth transition.

Episode References & Resources:

Mastering Taxes for Financial Freedom - Optimize Your Taxes Like a Pro

Épisode 17

mardi 12 août 2025 • Durée 53:50

Taxes are often seen as a burden, but they can actually be one of your most powerful tools on the path to financial independence. In this episode, I break down four practical tax strategies that anyone can start using today to optimize their tax bill, save money, and accelerate early retirement goals.

From understanding tax brackets and capital gains rules to mastering retirement account withdrawals and side hustle deductions, you’ll learn how to take control of your tax situation rather than letting it control you.

Whether you’re still working or already retired, these projects will help you minimize lifetime taxes, create tax-efficient income streams, and build a smarter financial freedom plan.

Key Talking Points:

Why knowing your actual tax bracket can save you thousands and how to strategically manage income across your lifetime.
How tax-loss and tax-gain harvesting can reduce your capital gains tax and increase investment flexibility.
The importance of Roth conversions and withdrawal strategies to minimize taxes on retirement income and required minimum distributions.
How treating side hustles like a business can unlock tax deductions and special retirement savings options.
Practical tips on withholding, deductions, charitable giving, and using donor-advised funds to maximize tax benefits.
Avoiding common pitfalls like the wash-sale rule and understanding Medicare surcharge triggers.

Episode References & Resources:

IRS Tax Brackets and Standard Deduction Tables - IRS.gov
Investopedia on Tax-Loss Harvesting - https://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/taxlossharvesting.asp
IRS Publication on Retirement Plans - https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans

Escaping Financial Ruin - Protecting Your Plan

Épisode 16

mardi 5 août 2025 • Durée 01:48:54

Do you ever worry about a financial disaster derailing your plans? A market crash, job loss, or medical emergency can drain your savings, max out your credit, and force you to pull from retirement accounts early, potentially setting your timeline back by years.

In this episode, I tackle how to build resilience into your financial independence plan. From emergency reserves to income diversification and system redundancies, I’ll show you how to mitigate the risks that can lead to financial ruin.

Financial freedom isn’t just about growth—it’s about durability. You’ll learn how to think like a program manager, anticipate failure points, and prepare for worst-case scenarios before they happen.

Key Talking Points:

Why risk planning is critical, not optional, especially in uncertain times.
Pre‑mortem technique: imagining failure before it happens to identify risk and build contingencies in advance.
Post‑mortem technique: learning from setbacks, like what went wrong, why, and what to do next.
Applying these tools to financial risks: markets, income, health, assets, relationships.
Importance of diversification, redundancy, stress‑testing your financial buffer.
Building layered buffer systems: emergency fund, income alternatives, insurance, legal protections.
Behavioral guardrails: systems to limit impulsive spending or risky decision-making.
How to think and act like a professional risk manager in your own life.

Episode References & Resources:

“Worst Crisis Since ‘30s, With No End Yet in Sight” – The Wall Street Journal https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB122169431617549947
““Subprime Mortgage Meltdown and Its Role in Triggering the Great Recession” – Investopediahttps://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/subprime-meltdown.asp

Why We Do What We Do With Money - Rewire for Financial Freedom

Épisode 15

mercredi 30 juillet 2025 • Durée 01:17:21

Are your financial goals stuck? You know what to do with money, but doing it is the hard part. The biggest obstacle isn’t your income or the market—it’s your own mind.

In this episode, I'll break down the hidden behaviors and beliefs that drive your financial decisions. From Scarcity Mindset and Dual-Self Theory to unconscious Money Scripts, you’ll see how mental traps like Loss Aversion and the Sunk Cost Fallacy quietly hold you back.

The good news? You can build a money strategy that works with your brain. Learn how to activate your rational side, align your goals with your values, and create systems that stick. It’s time to rewire your mindset and take control of your financial future.

Key Talking Points:

How emotion, identity, and behavior influence your financial decisions.
Escaping scarcity and why “tunneling” limits your planning, and how to create mental space.
Training your brain for long-term rewards over short-term impulses.
Identifying and shifting unconscious money scripts for real change.
Tools to counter Loss Aversion, Sunk Cost, Endowment, Anchoring, and Status Quo Bias.
Using Vision, Values, and Velocity to create a strategy that builds traction.
Building systems that make positive habits automatic.

Episode References & Resources:

Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman (2011)
Prospect Theory by Amos Tversky & Daniel Kahneman (1979)
Mind Over Money by Brad & Ted Klontz (2009)
Scarcity by Sendhil Mullainathan & Eldar Shafir (2013)
Toward a Positive Theory of Consumer Choice by Richard Thaler (1980)
Status Quo Bias in Decision Making by Samuelson & Zeckhauser (1988)
The Strategic Interaction of Successive Motivational States by George Ainslie (1992)
The Psychology of Sunk Cost by Arkes & Blumer (1985)

Financing Family - Building a Legacy That Lasts

Épisode 14

mardi 22 juillet 2025 • Durée 01:30:16

In this episode of Escape The Clock, we’re diving into the financial realities of raising a family and how to do it with intention. From diapers to diplomas, the costs can be staggering, but with the right strategies, they don’t have to derail your financial independence goals.

I’ll walk you through the key phases of family financial planning. From estimating the cost of raising a child to securing your family’s future through insurance, college savings, and estate planning. Whether you're already a parent or planning ahead, this episode will give you a roadmap to support your loved ones while staying on track toward your own dreams.

If you want to raise a strong family and build a strong financial future, this episode is your blueprint.

Key Talking Points:

The real cost of raising a child – How it’s grown to over $286,000 (not including college), and how to budget for the different life stages.
Financial priorities shift with children – Why your saving, spending, and risk tolerance may all need to evolve.
Emergency funds, estate, and insurance – How to protect your family with the right coverage and cash reserves.
College savings strategies – 529 plans, gifting options, and using compounding interest to your advantage.
Legacy planning – Wills, trusts, and guardianship planning to protect your kids and your assets.
Who’s paying for college these days? – A look at the data and what it means for your own family game plan.
Balancing support and independence – Helping your kids without sacrificing your own financial future.
Teaching your kids about money – Practical ideas to raise financially literate children.

Explore Escape The Clock Resources:

Book: www.escapetheclock.com/book
Planner: www.escapetheclock.com/planner

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