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91/365 | ¥10M Job Challenge - The Subtraction Life
This weekend, I took some time to organize all the files on my computer. I created a dedicated folder for work-related items and placed all relevant files there. The remaining items on my desktop are either related to daily life, learning, or my career transition goals. This approach has also helped me switch modes and avoid mixing work with personal life. For files that I don’t currently need but still hold some reference value (usually those that are already somewhat organized), I placed them in an "archive" folder. As for files that I’m sure I won’t need in the future and can easily find online, I deleted them outright. The main purpose of this exercise was to stop worrying about what I might need in the future and instead focus on having just enough for the present—especially in today’s fast-changing environment. For files that I couldn’t finish sorting, I put them all into a "todo" folder. Some old notes and documents still hold value, so I’ll sort through them when I have spare time. Organizing my files has, to some extent, reduced my anxiety, but the key is to minimize the situations where I’ll need to organize in the future. Most things aren’t necessary anymore in this age of AI, and what’s more important is learning to identify what’s worth keeping and how urgent it is. In this era of information overload, I believe only a minimalist approach can truly transform one’s life.
This weekend, I took some time to organize all the files on my computer. I created a dedicated folder for work-related items and placed all relevant files there. The remaining items on my desktop are either related to daily life, learning, or my career transition goals.
This approach has also helped me switch modes and avoid mixing work with personal life.
For files that I don’t currently need but still hold some reference value (usually those that are already somewhat organized), I placed them in an "archive" folder. As for files that I’m sure I won’t need in the future and can easily find online, I deleted them outright.
The main purpose of this exercise was to stop worrying about what I might need in the future and instead focus on having just enough for the present—especially in today’s fast-changing environment.
For files that I couldn’t finish sorting, I put them all into a "todo" folder. Some old notes and documents still hold value, so I’ll sort through them when I have spare time.
Organizing my files has, to some extent, reduced my anxiety, but the key is to minimize the situations where I’ll need to organize in the future. Most things aren’t necessary anymore in this age of AI, and what’s more important is learning to identify what’s worth keeping and how urgent it is.
In this era of information overload, I believe only a minimalist approach can truly transform one’s life.
