I'm a pack rat, as I believe a lot of people are, and tend to collect everything and hold on to it for years even after finding no use for it. Sometimes my computer folders or iPhoto/iTunes libraries or my physical library or my closet get too crowded, and I have to make choices. I've gotten a lot better at this after having to sift through re-takes of audio for work, because I have to pick the best shot, all the rest goes.
Consider these points:
Make a fraction goal, i.e. if you have 100 images, decide you only need 50 and get rid of all the rest.
If you only need 1, compare all of them like a rock-paper scissors tournament. Only keep the winner.
Ask yourself, 'what do I like about this [insert object]?' Is there another piece of clothing or music or memorabilia that accomplishes that better?
If you don't love it, don't keep it.
I'm having a garage sale this weekend, and I can't tell you how satisfying it's been over the past few weeks to sift through boxes and drawers to find things to get rid of.
I've always liked this quote:
You can’t have everything.
Where would you put it?
-Steven Wright-
Where would you put it?
-Steven Wright-
Doesn't stop me though. I've always wanted Merlin's bag from the Sword in the Stone. Or Mary Poppin's. That would be practically perfect.
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