The first article was published to PickTheBrain.com on November 22, 2006. Since then it has become one of the fastest growing self improvement sites on the web.
PickTheBrain.com diverges from traditional “self-help” by taking a broader approach. Rather than sticking to a small set of topics, the site covers anything related to self improvement. Any information that people can use to live more prosperous, satisfying lives is a potential article.
Although the site covers a wide range of topics, most articles fall into 5 core categories.
- Personal Productivity - Time is our most precious resource. Managing it effectively is essential for an excellent life.
- Motivation - We only get as far as we can push ourselves. This site will help you overcome mental blocks and motivate yourself to act.
- Self Education - Learning shouldn’t end after graduation. Rather than focusing on academics, this site covers the most valuable education — the one you give yourself each and every day.
- Psychology - Our thoughts control our behavior which creates our reality. By understanding how we think, we can generate the positive thoughts required for success.
- Philosophy - The approach you have in life can mean everything. Philosophy is about becoming wiser day by day and developing a harmonic existence with the world.
PickTheBrain.com also offers a full content RSS feed and email updates. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on any new articles.
Staff
John Jorgensen, Editor – John has written for a variety of blogs (looking for tech news?) and worked for a series of web startups. He is currently an entrepreneur and freelancer.
Ali Hale, Contributor - Ali runs Alpha Student, a blog devoted to helping students get the most out of university.
Hunter Nuttall, Contributor - Hunter Nuttall wants you to stop sucking and live a life of abundance. Visit his site to learn how to improve your life and your income.
Seamus Anthony, Contributor - Seamus is a writer, musician and entrepreneur. He is also one half of the action at Rebel Zen.
Stephen Cox, Contributor - Stephen writes daily at Balanced Existence where he shares the knowledge and insights gained from his personal journey of holistic health and wellbeing.
PickTheBrain also features guest writers. If you have an excellent self improvement article you’d like to see published here, you could be one too. It’s a great way to get some exposure for your writing and help thousands of people. Find the details about writing for PickTheBrain here.
PickTheBrain was founded in December 2006 by John Wesley. It is currently owned and operated by PeopleJam.