I just deleted thousands of old photos, here's why you should do the same

I have a hard time letting go of stuff, virtual or physical. Sometimes, it's because of the voice in my head telling me that I might need that thing one day – which is why I have a sizeable bag of assorted cables in my basement. Or it could be because of the item in question holds a sentimental value – a postcard, for instance, or an old, worn-out piece of clothing given to me by a special someone. And I'm pretty sure I still have my save files for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 on an old hard drive.

So let's just say that Marie Kondo won't be proud of me. Although I have been making progress ...