The Niche Is You

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Why We Were Taught to Distrust What Comes Naturally to Us… and That Life Must Be Hard

2026-01-2221:06

In this episode we’ll talk about these energies:Why many of us were encouraged away from our natural abilitiesHow “life is hard” became a belief — not a truthWhy what comes easy to you often feels invisible to youThe difference between meaningful effort and unnecessary resistanceHow misalignment creates struggle that gets mislabeled as character-buildingReclaiming ease without guiltChoosing paths that challenge you without fighting your natureAnd more… CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

Find and Support a Partner With These Energies (Part 2)

2026-01-2125:20

In this episode we’ll talk about these energies:I’m going for itYou’re coming with meWe’ll figure it out togetherI got you.I choose you everydayI want to see you winYou’re not too muchBe ready at 7Give me the long versionText me when you get homeYou don’t have to explain yourselfI’m already on my wayRest… I’ll handle itShare your rough draftsTake as much time as you needYour feelings don’t scare meI can hold this with youI’m not going anywhere CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

If You’re in a “Waiting Season,” Here’s What to Pay Attention To

2026-01-2022:05

In this episode we’ll talk about:Reframing the idea of a “waiting season”What actually matters when outcomes feel delayedWhy consistency is more important than certaintyHow refinement happens quietly, not dramaticallyWhere prayers may already be answered without being recognizedLearning to notice progress that doesn’t look like movementStaying grounded without forcing momentumand more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

Healthy Relationships Don’t Eliminate Friction… They Hold It

2026-01-1925:31

In this episode we’ll talk about:Why friction is normal in healthy relationshipsThe difference between conflict and collapseHow emotional safety allows growth to happenWhy avoiding tension creates more damage than facing itWhat it means to “hold” friction instead of escalating itHow trust is built through repair, not perfectionLearning to stay present when things get uncomfortableand more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

You Don’t Need More Confidence… You Need More Evidence

2026-01-1620:02

In this episode we’ll talk about:Why confidence is often misunderstood and overemphasizedHow belief is built through lived experience, not affirmationsThe difference between self-trust and self-talkWhy action precedes confidence, not the other way aroundHow evidence compounds into clarity and steadinessMoving from hesitation to momentum through small, honest stepsand more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

There Is No Path Until You Walk It

2026-01-1524:20

In this episode we’ll talk about:Why saying “I can’t” cuts growth shortThe difference between potential and practiceHow self-expression begins with self-knowledgeWhy curiosity and play are essential to creationThe role of foolishness in originalityWhy you don’t need the full plan to beginHow clarity is discovered through doing, not before itand more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

Obsession With Outcomes Keeps You Reactive… Devotion to the Process Makes You Great

2026-01-1419:06

In this episode we’ll talk about:Why outcome obsession creates emotional volatilityHow process builds identity, not just resultsThe difference between chasing wins and becoming someone durableWhy steadiness matters more than motivationHow devotion to refinement leads to sustainable greatnessMoving from scoreboard thinking to long-term becomingand more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

Curiosity Isn’t a Distraction From the Path… It Is the Path

2026-01-1321:34

In this episode we’ll talk about:Why curiosity is often mislabelled as distraction or lack of focusHow curiosity fuels originality, innovation, and independent thinkingThe difference between obligation-driven work and curiosity-led workWhy curiosity expands instead of depletesHow following what makes you wonder leads to sustainable momentumTrusting curiosity as guidance, not chaosBuilding a life and body of work that grows with you, not against youand more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

Instead of Finding “The One”… Become the One

2026-01-1226:10

In this episode we’ll talk about:How readiness shapes the quality of connectionWhy capacity matters as much as chemistryWhat it means to be emotionally and relationally availableHow connection deepens when we become grounded within ourselvesand more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

The Work Matters More Than the Credentials

2026-01-0923:58

In this episode we’ll talk about:Why lived proof carries more weight than credentials aloneThe difference between knowing something and embodying itHow visible effort creates trust, resonance, and authorityWhy people respond to example before explanationThe shift from academic credibility to experiential credibilityLetting the work speak before you ever need to explain itand more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

Stop Forcing the Outcome… Start Building the Rhythm

2026-01-0824:57

In this episode we’ll talk about:Showing up to your work without demanding immediate resultsLetting enjoyment and resonance come before optimizationWhy habit beats hustle when it comes to growthHow cadence creates clarity, signal, and direction over timeReleasing the urgency to “figure it all out” before you beginand more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

Your Childhood Curiosities Were Actually the Blueprint For Your Life

2026-01-0724:56

In this episode we’ll talk about:Why early interests matter more than we thinkHow conditioning disconnects us from instinctThe difference between fascination and fantasyTranslating childhood curiosity into adult workWhy intuition usually speaks before strategyHow to reconnect without blowing up your lifeand more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

Don’t Chase… Attract

2026-01-0623:19

In this episode we’ll talk about:Why the most powerful people, creators, and leaders don’t chase validation, opportunities, or outcomes… they stand in who they are.What it means to trust your inner vision, remain unphased by pressure, and let your life speak louder than negotiation, fear, or force.The difference between force and pressureAttraction comes from coherence not controlLiving in a way that invites, not chasesand more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

When You Stop Chasing Society’s Version of Success, You Finally Create the Space to Build Your Own

2026-01-0524:27

In this episode we’ll talk about:Why society’s definition of success often traps us instead of freeing usThe hidden cost of lifestyle inflation and constant performanceHow living beneath your means creates creative and emotional freedomWhy simplicity sharpens focus and deepens your workThe difference between recognition-driven success and sustainable successRedefining wealth as margin, presence, and choiceand more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

In Relationships Feeling Safe Is More Important Than Feeling Excited

2026-01-0220:38

In this episode we’ll talk about:Why excitement is often mistaken for alignment or chemistryHow safety creates deeper connection and better decisionsThe nervous-system difference between excitement and stabilityWhy many people confuse intensity with meaningHow safety allows growth, creativity, and intimacy to lastLearning to trust calm without labeling it “boring”and more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

Consistency Is the Most Underrated Skill

2026-01-0121:40

In this episode we’ll talk about:Why consistency matters more than confidence or clarityHow waiting for certainty slows creative momentumThe difference between disciplined practice and forced outputWhy showing up imperfectly builds more skill than waiting to feel readyHow consistency creates trust — with your work and with yourselfLetting direction reveal itself through repetitionand more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

Stop Measuring Progress by Visibility

2025-12-3121:15

In this episode we’ll talk about:Why visibility has become the default metric for successThe difference between visible progress and real progressHow chasing attention can distort directionThe importance of quiet consistencyLearning to trust growth that isn’t immediately seenRecognizing wins that don’t come with applauseand more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

The Cost of Ignoring What Your Body Already Knows

2025-12-3023:27

In this episode we’ll talk about:What it means to listen to your body — beyond trends or jargonHow the body signals truth before the mind catches upThe cost of overriding physical and emotional cuesWhy rest is often information, not avoidanceHow intuition lives in sensation, not just thoughtSimple ways to rebuild trust with your bodyand more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

Listening Is a Form of Respect We Underrate

2025-12-2921:58

In this episode we’ll talk about:Why listening is one of the most overlooked forms of respectHow fixing often replaces understandingThe difference between hearing and being presentWhy people don’t want solutions — they want to feel metHow asking better questions deepens connectionWhat changes when you stop trying to manage conversationsand more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

Why the Best Work Often Feels Obvious in Hindsight

2025-12-2618:55

In this episode we’ll talk about:Why meaningful work rarely feels dramatic while you’re doing itHow clarity often arrives after consistency, not beforeThe danger of dismissing ideas because they feel “too obvious”Why hindsight clarity doesn’t mean the process was easyLearning to trust what keeps returning quietlySeparating real progress from performative momentumand more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

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