The Sum of Small Things

Vari McKechnie
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This is the podcast version of my weekly Substack publication, The Sum of Small Things. I look at how we can apply ancient philosophical ideas, particularly Epicureanism, to our modern life. If you're interested in slow living, minimalism and living more gently.

  1. 06/17/2025

    On Choosing Intimacy Over Influence

    On Choosing Intimacy Over Influence I don’t want to be known widely. I want to be known deeply. --- Subscribe to my ⁠substack⁠ >> ⁠https://varimckechnie.substack.com/

    9 min

  2. 03/04/2025

    Your legacy doesn’t matter (and that’s a good thing)

    Your legacy doesn’t matter (and that’s a good thing) Even the greatest names in history will fade. So why waste your life trying to be one of them? Subscribe to my substack >> https://varimckechnie.substack.com/

    10 min

  3. 02/24/2025

    Epicurus would have loved Fight Club

    Epicurus would have loved Fight Club The modern career ladder is a lie. Tyler Durden saw it. Epicurus saw it. Now it’s your turn. Subscribe to my substack >> https://varimckechnie.substack.com/

    11 min

  4. 02/15/2025

    You can meditate, fast and cold-plunge. You’re still going to die.

    Subscribe to my Substack over here to get regular episodes to your inbox. https://varimckechnie.substack.com/

    10 min

  5. 02/13/2025

    You’re Not a Minimalist. You’re Not a Stoic. You Might Be an Epicurean.

    Subscribe to my Substack over here to get regular episodes to your inbox. https://varimckechnie.substack.com/

    9 min

  6. 09/29/2023

    Following Your Excitement

    In this weeks episode I'm sharing: how to use courage as a gateway to everything you want why excitement is the key to creating more of what we want examples of what I'm doing in my own life to generate excitement and playfulness Dr David Hawkins 'Scale of Consciousness' and how it helps us see the role that courage plays in our lives You can buy my book, Seeds of Courage here >> You can find out more about how we can work together here on my website >> Sending love, Vari x

    28 min

  7. 09/15/2023

    Taking Risks now is what we later call Courage

    In this weeks episode I'm talking about taking risks and how courage is the byproduct we get from taking these steps into the unknown. I'm sharing real life examples from my own life this year of where I took risks and left the comfort of the known to be couragous. This includes the job I had for 5 months and the shame / embarrassment I felt around having to 'take a job' and being secretive about it, and also the courage it took to bring my relationship to a close and move forward with my life in a different direction to what I had imagined. You can get my book, Seeds of Courage here >> Sending love, Vari x

    37 min

  8. 07/28/2023

    Why we need Courage before Bravery

    My book, Seeds of Courage is available to pre-order now: https://varimckechnie.com/seedsofcourage In this weeks episode I'm sharing: the two milestone I celebrated this week the difference between courage and bravery how we can cultivate courage with small, gentle acts I also read an excerpt from Seeds of Courage Thank you for being here. Sending love, Vari x

    21 min
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This is the podcast version of my weekly Substack publication, The Sum of Small Things. I look at how we can apply ancient philosophical ideas, particularly Epicureanism, to our modern life. If you're interested in slow living, minimalism and living more gently.

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  • Creator
    Vari McKechnie
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    153
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Vari McKechnie
  • Show Website
    The Sum of Small Things