"Don't be afraid to be an idealist."
In October of 2006 Maria Popover started writing a weekly newsletter that she called Brain Pickings. Last year she renamed it The Marginalian. It is one of my must-reads, and based on your comments, it is for many of you, too.
In 2022 the letter turned 16. She took the time to gather things that she has learned while publishing this inspiring missive.
Article: 16 Life-Learnings from 16 Years of The Marginalian