Having problems managing your day? I’m a fan of these three books and recommend them to anyone who is growing a business and/or finding that 24 hours in a day is not enough.

If You Want It Done Right, You Don’t Have to Do It Yourself!: The Power of Effective Delegation (the link leads to Amazon.com — click on the Used copies link– its a lot cheaper)

This is a book by Donna Genett. Donna is a Vistage speaker. She spoke to our group over one year ago and all of the members of our group remember to re-read her book when we slip into delegation forgetfulness. The book is story about an executive learning to delegate. It will take 1-2 hours to read this book and another 1-2 to make the list of things you should start delegating and how.

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity (links to Amazon)

David Allen has started what amounts to a productivity cult. His GTD book has migrated into a major business. The book is focused on personal productivity and the ideas are practical.

The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (links to Amazon)

This book is a lot of fun to read. Very practical information for personal productivity, but some of the ideas are outside the comfort zone of most people. I like about 75% of the book, but there are elements that are a little quirky for me. Maybe its b/c I’m from the South.

The last two books are supplemented by web sites where readers/fans can learn more and use practical “how to” resources. For instance, David Allen’s site has a process workflow diagram that helps one understand how to handle incoming items. I encourage you to visit these sites.