How long is a too long to keep old college papers, and books? I've got old law case studies from back in...

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college which I can't seem to get rid of. I guess my rational for storing these notes is my fear of ever having to refer back to them, though I havent' in over 5 years. I'm doing some cleaning and want to rid my library, should I toss it, or maintain it?

Answer 1

Throw it away after skimming it one time.

Don't trick yourself into saving anything that you see along the way.

Next thing you should do is buy a good law book and take notes on it. Just like you were still in school. It will keep your mind sharp, and your shelves uncluttered.

This works. I'm an Electronics Engineer, and find much more value in my new notes. My new notes are written by an educated person. :D

Answer 2

Firstly sorry for your loss. Its really sounds like you want the best for your daughters and I am sure the 'in-laws' are just being helpful but you are their Dad, and a good one so it sounds. Some parents spend all their waking hours with their children but ignore their needs. If you spend the 3-5 hours acknowledging those needs and spend that time playing with, caring and loving them then who is the better parent. Think how proud they will be when they are older knowing how hard you worked for them but still managed quality time with them. I know it seems a long way off but when they start school you will probably only have around 5 hours waking time with them anyway. Grannies and Grandads are very important in children's lives but should be there to help not take over. Good luck and keep up the good work.

Answer 3

Toss it!!! I like to go by the 6 month rule, if I come across something that I haven't used in 6 months and didn't miss it...it's gone.

Answer 4

toss it. if you've been able to live without it for 5 years, you can probably live without it for the next 5 years, and the next 5 years after that, and so on.

Answer 5

Seems like a question some one with a college degree could decide for themselves.