Summer is winding down, the kids are headed back to school, and we are all looking to get the most out of our final days of summer. I hope that you and your family have had a fantastic summer season and are looking forward to the rest of the year. But given that we still have some time left (the official end of summer is September 22), I'd like to share part two of my summer reading list with you! Last month, I shared my personal finance book recommendations. This month, I'm going to share my personal development book recommendations. I have read several of the books more than once, and all of them have forced me to think critically. I hope you get a chance to check out at least one of the books below. Enjoy!

Johnny's take: This is one of my all-time favorites, and I have read it multiple times. Carnegie was a master communicator and shares some of his timeless insights in this outstanding read. The biggest lesson I learned from this book was to become genuinely interested in other people in conversation by asking good questions. It has helped me tremendously throughout my life while building relationships.

Detailing the resilient mindset and total focus principles that enable SEAL units to accomplish the most difficult combat missions, Extreme Ownership demonstrates how to apply them to any team or organization, in any leadership environment. A compelling narrative with powerful instruction and direct application, Extreme Ownership challenges leaders everywhere to fulfill their ultimate purpose: lead and win."

Johnny's take: Willink and Babin do an outstanding job of sharing timeless principles from the battlefield that can be applied to virtually any situation that we find ourselves in on a daily basis, whether on or off the battlefield. I really enjoyed the audiobook version, as both Navy Seals are the readers. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to improve as a leader and reach their maximum potential in life.

Johnny's take: David Goggins is one of a kind. He is an example of someone who started with nothing and built himself into one of the most admired Navy SEALs to ever live. Goggins has appeared on many podcasts and has a big following online. He is an absolute stud, and we can all learn valuable lessons from his book, no matter where you are in life.

essential traits shared by the most intense competitors and achievers in sports, business, and all walks of life. Relentless shows you how to trust your instincts and get in the Zone; how to control and adapt to any situation; how to find your opponent's weakness and attack. Grover gives you the same advice he gives his world-class clients - "don't think" - and shows you that anything is possible. Packed with previously untold stories and unparalleled insight into the psyches of the most successful and accomplished athletes of our time, Relentless shows you how even the best get better…and how you can too.

Every day, you have to do something you don't want to do. Every day. Challenge yourself to be uncomfortable, push past the apathy and laziness and fear."

Johnny's take: If you are looking to become the best version of yourself, look no further than Tim Grover's Relentless. The biggest lesson I learned is that to become the best we can be, we must push ourselves daily. Life begins on the edge of your comfort zone.

Johnny's take: As adults, we have countless responsibilities in our lives and only 24 hours in a day. In his book, McKeown does a great job of teaching us how to discern what is truly essential. My biggest takeaway from this read was that we don't need to do everything, and we really should be selective about how we choose to spend our precious days here on this earth.

Johnny's take: This book had a profound impact on me and really taught me why good habits are so key to success in life. No matter the area of our lives, good habits separate the elite from the average. Success in life often comes down to doing the right activities on a consistent basis day after day. Don't overcomplicate things. Keep it simple, execute consistently, and rack up the wins across the board in your life. Carpe Diem!

Sources: Amazon, Greg McKeown, Lifehack