I recently came across the phrase cutting the knot through Naval Ravikant. It struck a chord. I’ve realized there’s a lot holding me back, not just externally, but internally too. One example is the cluttered mess of notes* and files I’ve accumulated over time. This post marks my attempt to cut the knot, in a way.

Right now, I’m actively reviewing hundreds of notes stored in my iCloud. Many of these represent deep dives into topics that, for one reason or another, once captured my attention. But as I go through them, I’m recognizing which ones no longer serve me. Some ideas were useful stepping stones; others were just mental noise.

This process is more complex than I can fully articulate, but here’s how I see it: everything, physical or digital, stakes a claim on your mental real estate. That space is limited. And to think and act clearly, you need to protect it. Just like an athlete needs to be in peak condition to perform, I need my mind clear and focused to move forward effectively.

The items I’m documenting here aren’t for public breakdown or deep reflection. I’m simply acknowledging them as part of a personal timeline. They mattered once; now they don’t. And that’s okay. I still believe in the power of writing and tracking your own journey, but I no longer need all the granular detail. A high-level reference is enough.

Letting go of what no longer serves me creates space to grow in new directions, personally and professionally. And with the company unraveling and falling apart at the seams, the timing feels right to clean house and reset.

This is my attempt to reclaim clarity, bit by bit.

*notes are the tip of the iceberg. It includes everything. Your entire physical and digital existence.