In this episode, Ric reflects on his academic journey, detailing how a change in study habits, particularly the switch to handwritten notes, dramatically improved his grades. He discusses recent studies that support the effectiveness of this method, underscoring its impact on learning and memory. Ric also shares the story of JB, a colleague at Edelman Financial, who responded to the Hamas attacks by supporting Israeli soldiers, illustrating the power of personal commitment in challenging times. Today's show combines personal experiences with practical advice on learning techniques.Subscribe to podcast updates: https://form.jotform.com/223614751580152Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ric-----Links from today's show:Edelman Financial: https://www.edelmanfinancialengines.com/501(c)3 nonprofit charity - Shabbat Alone Together: https://aishdcevents.wixsite.com/aishcenter/event-details-registration/Shabbat-Alone-TOGETHERFriends of the IDF: https://www.fidf.org/Magen David Adom: https://afmda.org/Innovation Africa: https://innoafrica.org/Doctors Without Borders: https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/United Nations: https://www.unrwa.org/Self-care with Jean Edelman: http://www.selfcarewithjean.com/Global X Thematic Growth ETF (Symbol is GXTG): https://www.globalxetfs.com/funds/gxtg/-----Follow Ric on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelmanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/X: https://twitter.com/ricedelmanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman-----Brought to you by:Global X ETFs: https://www.globalxetfs.com/Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.htmlSchwab: https://www.schwab.com/Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee-----