Seasonal Curation
How to review and refine the binder
Performed 2–4 times per year, 60–90 minutes max.
The Process
1. Flip Through (No Changes)
Just look. Notice what still resonates and what feels off.
2. Review EDGE Pile
Look for emerging themes. Do cards cluster around a feeling you can’t yet name?
3. Review REDUNDANT Pile
Check for upgrades. Has a better card appeared that should replace something in the binder?
4. Remove What No Longer Earns Its Spot
Be honest. If a card evokes no emotional response, it should leave.
5. Stop
Do not keep tweaking. Stability is a sign the system is working.
Signs the Binder Is Working
- Pages feel balanced when viewed as spreads
- You want to flip through it, not “fix” it
- New cards are harder to place (the bar is rising)
- The collection feels like yours, not like an inventory
Signs Something Needs Attention
- A theme feels bloated or unfocused
- Cards are staying in the EDGE pile for months
- You’re forcing placements to avoid empty slots
- The binder feels like a chore to open
Final Rule
If a card stays in EDGE for over 12 months, it is not a core card.
That is clarity — not loss.