There was one learning that shocked me the most on my journey towards building wealth.

And it wasn't:

• time is more valuable than the size of your salary

• not all debt is "bad"

• or that most millionaires never earned huge paychecks

All of those are indeed true and surprising to most.

But it was this revelation that shook me to my core:

The most important asset you have in your wealth-building toolbox is your mindset.

Specifically:

• the thoughts you have about money, especially around your ability to earn, save, and keep it

• whether you fixate on what you are lacking or focus on all you have to be grateful for

• and most important of all - if you believe wholeheartedly that you are capable and deserving of whatever kind of life you envision

When I realized this, I dropped all the money-related tips and tricks I had been obsessed with and shifted my focus towards fostering an abundance mindset.

And that proved to be the missing piece in my quest to have a blissful relationship with money and become the first millionaire in my family tree.

Here's why a mindset shift just might be the cure you're seeking as well:

• It allows you to focus on opportunities and possibilities rather than limitations and scarcity.

• When you have an abundance mindset, you are more likely to approach financial decisions with a positive and optimistic attitude.

• You are open to exploring new ideas and taking calculated risks, and you're not afraid to invest in yourself and your future.

• When you believe in your ability to succeed, you are more likely to manifest opportunities to attract wealth into your life.