How To Ignite Motivation: A Lesson From Beethoven r

I am not sure how many of you are aware of the truly motivating and vastly inspiring story of Beethoven’s Ode To Joy. If you’d permit me, I’d like to share it with you. Continue reading

Personal Development

Why You Should Read Personal Development Books – And How To Find Time r

Image courtesy of Moriza Since you’re reading Pick the Brain, it’s a safe bet that you’ve got some level of interest in self-improvement, personal development, or simply getting a bit more from life. Whatever your goals, you’re hoping that you’ll … Continue reading

Backwards Smiling: The Physiology of Happy

Image courtesy of Rumpers. Everyone smiles.  From industrialized nations to remote tribes, studies have shown that smiling is universal.  Even more stunning is that people from all over the world smile the same way.  Even blind children begin to smile … Continue reading

The Ultimate Motivation Hack

Image courtesy of Hacksomia Ahh, motivation hacks! If you’re anything like me, you have tried dozens of motivation hacks in your life, with varying degrees of success. (Ever tried the one of spinning a dead cat around your head thirteen … Continue reading

The One and Only Motivator for Success

How many times have you had these thoughts: “I need to go out there and do it” or “I should go to the gym more than once a week” or “I ought to wake up thirty minutes earlier to revise … Continue reading

Surviving Your First Day at a New Job

Image courtesy of: Clarity25 You dusted off your resume. Polished it up. Killed it in the interview. And Congratulations, you were hired! Initially you are excited, relieved and proud – (as you should be!) – but as the starting date … Continue reading