I personally think that reading up on PUA methods broadens your horizons. It builds confidence by showing that people are not that complicated. It gives you confidence and motivation going out there into the world and most of the time that's pretty much all you need to be good at picking up.
Don't cry, don't regret and don't blame
Weak find the whip, willing find freedom
Towards the sun, carry your name
In warm hands you are given
Ask the wind for the way
Uncertainty's gone, your path will unravel
Accept all as it is and do not blame
God or the Devil
~Born to Live - Mavrik~