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A reference shelf with reasons

Turn a few saved links into usable reminders.

Original practical exercise

  1. Select five items

    Choose a small handful of links or notes you still care about. Leave the rest alone for this exercise.

  2. Explain each one

    Add a sentence saying why you saved it and whether you actually read it.

  3. Name a use

    Write a question, task, or project the item might help. If none comes to mind, consider removing it.

  4. Return once

    Set one review time. Check whether the reasons still fit, rather than adding another pile.

Take a moment

Which item became more useful after you wrote its reason?

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