There's no other way to say it: Books have changed my life in a dramatic and positive way.

Actually, if I’m being honest, sometimes just a single sentence or idea from a book has been enough to completely change my direction or focus. Usually, this change sends me down a path that leads to bigger and better things.

I think of books as on-the-go “pocket mentors.” And because of their relatively cheap price tag, they are by far one of the best return on investments you can make in your personal development, along with continued learning programs like specialized online courses, etc.

But what makes books so powerful?

March was about revisiting many of my old favorite books. I love revisiting old books I've read in the past. It amazes me how I can gain new insights from the same information depending on what's going on in my life, my mental state, etc.

Many of you have asked me to keep a log of the books I share on Instagram and Instagram stories. I'll be posting these lists every month. If you're looking for my core list of book recommendations, click here.

One of the goals I wrote down for 2017 was to set aside more time for reading.

I've found reading to be one of the best ways to organize my thoughts and inspire growth in my life. You can see what books I'm currently reading on Instagram Stories, using the #TGPbookclub hashtag, and I will start posting more book reviews here on the blog.

I'm often asked for a list of books or a reading list for people getting started on their self-development journey. It was hard to come up with a short list and even harder to not write a book report on each one!

I narrowed it down by only including books I have found myself revisiting again and again.

This is my core list of books.