00:00:00 In this section, Luke Belmar discusses his experiences living in different countries, including the decision to leave Argentina due to socialism and inflation. He also talks about his "staycation" strategy of spending a few months in different countries each year and how taxes should not always be the sole metric for making decisions. Belmar mentions how people often make decisions without having a clear outcome in mind, and emphasizes the importance of having a goal and reverse-engineering one's path to achieve it. The conversation also touches on the benefits and drawbacks of living on an island like Puerto Rico. The hosts explain how the podcast episode came about through an organic connection between Luke Belmar and their followers, highlighting the importance of community synergy in creating useful content.

• 00:05:00 In this section, the interviewer asks Luke Belmar about how he became popular in the space of financial education. Luke explains that he sees himself as the bamboo plant that spends its first five years growing underground before it shoots up in the sky within five weeks. He states that he didn't want to speak based on what other people say or think about him but instead believed in himself and his career. He believes that there's no such thing as initial success, but the journey has started from the moment of birth, and everything led up to who he is today. He emphasizes the importance of self-education and the detox process of unlearning the wrong things we've been taught. He explains that this is crucial because people have been conditioned to lose, which is the reason why he had to recondition his mind and program himself.

• 00:10:00 In this section, Luke Belmar discusses how the law of Correspondence, which states that as things appear in the spiritual realm, they manifest themselves in the physical realm, can help people understand that the problem in the world today is a spiritual one. Belmar argues that money is not the root of all evil, but rather the problem arises when individuals allow it to control them. Belmar believes the responsibility to change this spiritual condition rests within individuals, and by being at a higher vibration and guiding others through a process of questioning and self-exploration, one can instill hope and help others move forward in life. Belmar emphasizes the importance of being introspective and understanding why one does what they do, and he urges people to treat themselves with respect and grace, meditate on the purpose of their lives, and live a life free from regrets.

• 00:15:00 In this section, Luke Belmar discusses the spiritual elements of making money and the importance of understanding how the world really works. He argues that the world is not a physical place, but rather a spiritual place, and that people need to be able to see things with spiritual eyes to truly understand it. One of the keys to success is being able to receive and process information effectively, which requires learning and expanding one's knowledge. Belmar also emphasizes the importance of having a positive world view and a diverse perspective, which can increase the probability of success.

• 00:20:00 In this section, Luke Belmar discusses the importance of having a process-oriented mindset instead of just focusing on outcomes. He explains how most people never turn off their survival mentality even after they become comfortable, and they continue to think in a scarcity mindset. For Luke, the key to moving from survival to thriving was taking logical steps to respect his time and value himself based on what he produced rather than just his time. He credits his first digital marketing gig as the moment he clicked into the abundant mindset by reinvesting all profits back into his business and realizing the value of information.

• 00:25:00 In this section, Luke Belmar talks about the importance of getting educated in finance and investing to become intuitive and rich. He emphasizes that people who have a job or are employees and run somebody else's business are getting paid for that but the amount of time they have for self-exploration and self-development is limited. He advises setting aside time every single day to become educated, read stock books, and invest in skill sets that will allow one to become rich. Finance is the language of the elite, and since most people don't know finance, they need a middleman, a banker or a lawyer, who represents them. Belmar stresses the importance of doing the right thing every day and seeking out opportunities to provide value and be of service.

• 00:30:00 In this section, Luke Belmar talks about the importance of focusing on the input, rather than the output or results. He explains that people often want microwave results and focus on making a million dollars, without understanding the history of money or what they are pursuing. Belmar emphasizes that growth and expansion, both spiritually and mentally, are necessary before it becomes real. He highlights the principle of sewing and reaping and encourages people to plant the seeds and own the process, rather than focus on quick results. Belmar emphasizes the importance of transitioning, making enough money, and owning the process to carry oneself through the season of drought and growth.

• 00:35:00 In this section, Luke Belmar discusses how he creates his ideas by visualizing them, then manifesting them into reality. However, manifesting on a large scale requires the ability to understand how to deploy and manage people and cast that vision upon them. Rather than delegating, he creates through these people. Belmar explains that his current focus is self-development and becoming the best version of himself. He is motivated by the pursuit of knowledge, such as breaking down the origins and meanings of words to understand how the world works, and how people use words to manipulate and trick others. Additionally, he shares his recent trip to Ohio, which led him to believe that there was a cover-up, and he is motivated to side quest and help those who need it.

• 00:40:00 In this section, Luke Belmar discusses the importance of being mindful of the words that you use and how you say them, as they have power and can materialize thoughts. He encourages becoming an alchemist of reality by taking a negative thought and manifesting it in a positive way, becoming a master of your mind and casting spells. Belmar states that reality bends to your will if you choose it to and how one speaks definitely matters. He also suggests that people need to start studying words and being extremely mindful of them. Belmar asserts that education is the gateway to money, and it allows you to gain specific knowledge and control your situation. Lastly, he believes that having parallels in different areas or verticals of life is the only way to create enough value in a world of AI and be of service to other people.

• 00:45:00 In this section, Luke Belmar stresses the importance of acquiring new information to solve problems and elevate oneself. He believes that most people disdain education because of the unfair comparison between education and indoctrination. While people blame the system for their problems, Belmar reminds his audience of their responsibility in shaping the outcome of their lives, and that understanding the rules of the game is vital in securing one's own bag. He also stresses the danger of blind subconscious programming and states that people should question the systems and institutions they trust.

• 00:50:00 In this section, Luke Belmar discusses the design of the banking system, where they own every corner, and how people need to be retrained to operate better within the system. Belmar is not fighting against the system, but rather teaching and educating people about the better ways to operate. Belmar shares that he is waiting at the top of the mountain for those who are ready to get to the next level, and he believes that people should educate themselves about laws, the Bill of Rights, and how to avoid seed oils. Belmar also talks about his epiphany moments and how he first learned about Facebook ads and dropshipping in a Robert Kiyosaki interview, followed by his big epiphany with crypto during the 2017 market crash.

• 00:55:00 In this section, Luke Belmar talks about his approach to making money and his experiences with dropshipping. He states that he spent 2017-2019 making a substantial amount of money before getting into crypto, as he did not want to work for 40 years. Belmar emphasizes that self-development and getting out of the Rat Race are where one can win. He discovered that by selling household products and formatting them to appeal to pets, he was able to circumvent Facebook's policy and drive sales. Belmar also found success in creating engagement and virality through ads by treating Facebook more like a Reddit Forum, which reduced the CPMs and led to conversions. One of Belmar's ads became the 10th biggest ad of all time with a quarter billion views, 200,000 likes, and a hundred thousand comments.

• 01:00:00 In this section, Luke Belmar talks about his background in drop shipping and how the skills he learned in that space have translated to other areas of entrepreneurship. He also shares his experience with cryptocurrency, including how he got started in 2017 and his biggest plays, such as buying Cardano Ada at half a penny and owning one percent of the circulating supply of PancakeSwap. Belmar emphasizes the importance of calculated decision-making and betting on winning people, which he did with his investments in Binance and PancakeSwap. However, he also notes the dangers of relying too heavily on other people to run a profitable venture.

• 01:05:00 In this section of the video, Luke Belmar discusses his experience with the crypto market and his advice for those looking to invest in it. He warns against buying into hype and suggests paying attention to cycles on a macro level. Belmar also recommends starting with the basics, including reading his list of 11 foundational books and choosing a lane in business such as digital, physical, or service. He emphasizes the importance of investing income earned and cashing out generously in order to create, multiply, and preserve wealth. When asked about his own strategy, he suggests studying cycles and identifying opportunities to make money.

• 01:10:00 In this section, Luke Belmar discusses how building a personal brand and network is important to attract deal flow, and to get into rooms and deals before they hit exchanges or mainstream. He speaks from personal experience, where his personal brand helped him to connect with a friend who gave him a signal for a specific project, and he made a lot of money from it. Belmar believes that everything in this world is information arbitrage and getting the best ideas fastest creates all of the value. He suggests that his agency grew personal brands on Instagram and monetized them with info products, creating a process that no one else has. Lastly, Belmar admits that he pays the smartest people to gain access to that niche information before everyone else does.

• 01:15:00 In this section, Luke Belmar discusses the concept of information and positioning arbitrage in business. He explains that it's not just about obtaining information, but also about positioning oneself to act on it. Belmar gives an example of how he uses both to his advantage by paying someone in China who is already positioned with the necessary information to act as his personal middleman, giving him an advantage in the supply chain. Belmar also emphasizes the importance of thinking creatively and outside the box to find new ways of doing things, rather than limiting oneself to traditional methods.

• 01:20:00 In this section, Luke Belmar emphasizes the importance of valuing one's time and focusing on high-value deals rather than settling for smaller ones. He also discusses how individuals can adapt to the changing times, including the arrival of CBDCs, by prioritizing adding value in the marketplace. While Luke acknowledges the potential impact of technological advancements, he believes that individuals' skills and abilities can help safeguard against these changes. He finishes by stating his belief that businesses will still operate as usual and that individuals who focus on adding value will continue to make money regardless of changes in currency.

• 01:25:00 In this section, Luke Belmar talks about how people who believe they can go up against the system don't understand the system. He explains that it's better to focus on personal growth and leveling up, rather than worrying about what others are doing. Luke believes in deploying his money into good vehicles of multiplication, like betting on winners at smaller plays. He breaks down life into four categories: health, wealth, love, and happiness, and says that unless you have health, you have nothing. Luke aims to work on all four categories and achieve abundance, rather than just focus on one vertical.

• 01:30:00 In this section, Luke Belmar discusses what it means to live a successful life and the importance of balance, particularly when it comes to health. He emphasizes that being healthy isn't just about physical fitness, but also includes factors such as diet, water intake, and the environment in which you spend your time. Belmar also talks about how something as simple as tanning, which many people see as a chore, can have positive effects on overall health and lead to more success in life. He stresses the importance of controlling what you feed your body and mind to optimize health and wealth.

• 01:35:00 In this section, Luke Belmar talks about how he has learned and transitioned to become better at the money game and being an entrepreneur, and how it can give someone an edge no matter how much entrepreneurial spirit they have. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy and functioning body as it gives someone an automatic advantage in anything they do from a business perspective. Additionally, he advises everyone to not mess up their life and be mindful of their choices.