In this episode, Dan Rogers, author of Escape the Clock, shares how he transitioned from a tech career to financial independence and early retirement. He offers insights on financial literacy, practical steps for managing money, setting goals, and distinguishing between financial and time freedom.
Chapters:
(02:28) Time and income are crucial for achieving early retirement
(07:32) Financial freedom can enable time freedom
(14:00) What most people get wrong about saving and investing
(18:36) Limiting beliefs around money based on religion
(22:03) Social media, media, and technology lead to people getting into debt
(24:09) Getting out of debt relatively fast can help people achieve financial independence
(35:32) Dan Freedman's book Escape the Clock covers everything from investing to retirement planning
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Daniel C. Rodgers bio:
Author and creator of Escape The Clock. After a fulfilling 20-year career as a lead program manager at Google, I embraced retirement to focus on what truly matters. Now, I passionately devote my time to family, writing stories that inspire, honing my skills on the pool table, and uplifting others as a coach and freelance program manager. Embrace life’s journey and make a difference!
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