Explore every episode of the podcast The Sum of Small Things
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| Your legacy doesn’t matter (and that’s a good thing) | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:09:56 | |
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/ | |||
| Epicurus would have loved Fight Club | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:10:58 | |
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/ | |||
| You can meditate, fast and cold-plunge. You’re still going to die. | 15 Feb 2025 | 00:09:55 | |
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| You’re Not a Minimalist. You’re Not a Stoic. You Might Be an Epicurean. | 13 Feb 2025 | 00:08:59 | |
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| Following Your Excitement | 29 Sep 2023 | 00:27:36 | |
In this weeks episode I'm sharing:
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 | |||
| Taking Risks now is what we later call Courage | 15 Sep 2023 | 00:36:55 | |
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 | |||
| Why we need Courage before Bravery | 28 Jul 2023 | 00:20:44 | |
My book, Seeds of Courage is available to pre-order now: https://varimckechnie.com/seedsofcourage In this weeks episode I'm sharing:
Thank you for being here. Sending love, Vari x | |||
| Denouncing Ambition and Embracing Creativity | 19 Jul 2023 | 00:31:49 | |
In this episode, I share my recent personal journey of denouncing ambition and embracing a more creative approach to work. Discover the reasons behind my decision to shift from building a business to working on various projects as a writer, designer and coach. I dive into the benefits, challenges and strategies of pursuing a diverse range of creative projects. Some things I talk about :
If you're interested in working with me, visit varimckechnie.com to find out more. Let's connect on Instagram, I'm @varimckechnie And don't forget to grab a copy of my book, "Seeds of Courage - Stories, ideas and snippets of wisdom on how to live a big life through small and gentle acts of courage," available at varimckechnie.com/seedsofcourage | |||
| 142 - End Of Year Review (7 questions to ask yourself) | 14 Dec 2022 | 00:21:55 | |
In this episode I'm sharing some really great questions to ask yourself in your own personal end of year review. This is the free resource I mentioned at the end of the episode: | |||
| 141 - Personal Update: Moving Home, Writing Books + New Program | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:31:47 | |
Hey folks! In this personal update episode I'm catching you up on on all that's been happening and unfolding in my world over the last few months. I'm sharing:
Sending love, | |||
| Day 50 / 100 - Detours in the Right Direction | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:05:44 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 49 / 100 - Indecision | 05 Sep 2022 | 00:05:54 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 48 / 100 - A scoring system for stability | 19 Aug 2022 | 00:05:21 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 47 / 100 - Do anything | 18 Aug 2022 | 00:04:44 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 46 / 100 - Adding more 'ish to your life | 17 Aug 2022 | 00:04:18 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 45 / 100 - For The Interim Time | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:05:01 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 44 / 100 - Tend to your corner of the garden | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:05:15 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 43 / 100 - 3 Alternative Realities | 14 Aug 2022 | 00:05:16 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 42 / 100 - Words to live fully by | 13 Aug 2022 | 00:06:30 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 41 / 100 - Courage | 12 Aug 2022 | 00:04:37 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 40 / 100 - Living Beyond 23 | 11 Aug 2022 | 00:04:30 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 39 / 100 - Lists | 10 Aug 2022 | 00:06:00 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 38 / 100 - Living with myself, not by myself | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:05:08 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 37 / 100 - Inner Adult | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:05:31 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 36 / 100 - Worry | 15 Jul 2022 | 00:04:53 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 35 / 100 - Keep going | 14 Jul 2022 | 00:04:28 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 34 / 100 - Start | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:04:02 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 33 / 100 - 4 Years Sober | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:05:06 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, VariMcKechnie.com | |||
| Day 32 / 100 - Week on purpose | 10 Jul 2022 | 00:04:42 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 31 / 100 - Create Pockets of Saturation | 09 Jul 2022 | 00:04:39 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 30 / 100 - Free time first | 08 Jul 2022 | 00:05:16 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 29 / 100 - Calling Done at B- | 07 Jul 2022 | 00:05:24 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 28 / 100 - Exhale money | 06 Jul 2022 | 00:05:42 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 27 / 100 - Mourning the known misery | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:06:20 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 26 / 100 - "I used to be someone who..." | 04 Jul 2022 | 00:04:37 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 25 / 100 - Happiness | 03 Jul 2022 | 00:05:20 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 24 / 100 - More | 02 Jul 2022 | 00:04:45 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 23 / 100 - How to know what you want | 01 Jul 2022 | 00:04:45 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 22 / 100 - Let joy settle in to smooth out the flow | 30 Jun 2022 | 00:04:15 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 21 / 100 - Burning Out Mind Chatter (meditation reframe) | 29 Jun 2022 | 00:04:50 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 20 / 100 - Let them be wrong about you | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:04:27 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 19 / 100 - How to make a decision (9 step process) | 27 Jun 2022 | 00:04:57 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 18 / 100 - When you're pissed off at them, try this... | 26 Jun 2022 | 00:05:07 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 17 / 100 - Guilt vs shame | 25 Jun 2022 | 00:10:38 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 16 / 100 - Stillness moves mountains | 24 Jun 2022 | 00:08:12 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 15 / 100 - Considering the opposite | 23 Jun 2022 | 00:09:53 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 14 / 100 - You are the narrator | 22 Jun 2022 | 00:06:41 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 13 / 100 - Broaden out in all directions | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:09:02 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 12 / 100 - Rubber balls | 20 Jun 2022 | 00:06:16 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||
| Day 11 / 100 - Joyful discomfort | 19 Jun 2022 | 00:06:08 | |
Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, | |||