The Time Freedom Podcast

Mike Michalowicz has Big Goals and Time Freedom Too

Episode Summary

Today on the podcast, Brian and Kirby welcome Mike Michalowicz. Mike, 53 and married with adult children lives in Boonton, NJ. He is an author, speaker, and investor centered on his collection of more than ten bestselling books. In this episode… Mike kicks off season two by challenging the idea that time freedom means slowing down. He shares how he maintains authority over 80% of his schedule while chasing big goals, why he keeps a photo of his 80-year-old self on his desk, and how a decade of tracking annual intentions has shifted his focus toward family and health. Brian and Mike also dig into why big goals don't require big money, and what real time freedom actually looks like.

Episode Notes

Top 5 Takeaways

1. Time freedom means owning your schedule—not being owned by it.
2. Intentional living shapes both your work and your relationships.
3. Health span matters as much as lifespan when designing your future.
4. You don’t need big money to achieve meaningful, impactful goals.
5. Vulnerability and authenticity build authority, connection, and growth.

Chapters:

• 0:00 – Welcome + Real-Life Podcasting Moments
• 1:36 – Introduction to Mike Michalowicz
• 4:03 – Podcasting Journeys & Trying New Things
• 6:48 – Marketing Yourself (Even When It’s Uncomfortable)
• 9:33 – Embarrassment, Visibility & “Risk It for the Biscuit”
• 12:26 – What Time Freedom Really Means
• 14:56 – Intentional Living & Goal Setting
• 17:47 – Health Span vs. Life Span
• 20:23 – Quickfire Questions & Personal Insights
• 22:49 – Upcoming Projects & Book Launch
• 26:28 – Time Freedom in Practice
• 29:03 – Authorship as a Catalyst for Opportunity
• 30:26 – Passion, Purpose & Helping Others
• 32:38 – Time Freedom Book Promotion