I can't really argue with anything you say. It's your stuff and you're welcome to do with it as you please.

If you are clearsighted about your children not wanting it, and can make your peace with much of it being disposed of quickly after you are gone, that is fair. Likewise, if you are waiting for items to recover their value, that is a gamble it is your right to make.

But please don't make the mistake of thinking people will know you through your stuff. I personally find that stuff has the most meaning when people use it together, and that is the stuff that will have emotional value. The one book I read a lot with my kids? They may remember that experience and may keep that book after I'm gone to relive those memories. The 800 books I've worked on, read, loved, or written? That was MY life, and as much I love those books, I won't hesitate for an instant to donate or toss them when the time comes to spare them the wasted time of doing it themselves.

But as noted--your mileage may vary and I encourage you to fully enjoy your belongings!

p.s. I'm not a senior but have lost several editorial professions due to changing technology, have lost several family members, etc. Don't assume we youngsters know nothing of loss.