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The Niche Is You
Hi, I’m Matt Gottesman (@mattgottesman on Instagram) and this is my daily podcast where I offer practical thoughts and perspectives to un-complicate life, creativity and the pursuit of your highest self. Instead of choosing one niche for the podcast, I decided that the niche is you… a simple, straight forward show about the power of not boxing yourself into any one category, title or niche, but embracing all of your gifts, having a better relationship with yourself and trusting your path…
Episodes
- The Niche Is You
You Don’t Need More Networking, You Need More Creating… the Latter Will Bring the Right People To You
In this episode, I talk about creating the perfect network from your presence online and from creating, how the wrong networking can be a waste of time and…
- The Niche Is You
No One Has the Same Measures for Greatness… But You Should Define It For Yourself
In this episode, I talk about defining your own measures of greatness, why studying works of art and inspiring people will give you a better idea of your own…
- The Niche Is You
The Most Important Time In Your Work is the Beginning… Including Your Fans From the Start
In this episode, I talk about why the beginning of your work and building your reputation is the most important time, why the smaller you are has the most…
- The Niche Is You
Don’t Build Your Personal Brand… Build Your Personal Mission
In this episode, I talk about building on your mission more so than a personal brand, you’ll feel overwhelmed when you only treat things like a business…
- The Niche Is You
Courage Also Comes With a lot of Doubt… Do It Anyways
In this episode, I talk about having the courage even when you doubt yourself, the types of fears we may battle when we go after something we truly believe in…
- The Niche Is You
When It Comes Natural, That’s Your Art
In this episode, I talk about looking at what comes naturally to you, why what comes natural brings you clarity & direction, how to know who to surround…
- The Niche Is You
How to Create More Predictability In an Unpredictable World
In this episode, I talk about creating more predictability for yourself, handling the world of uncertainty and change, how to prepare against the…
- The Niche Is You
You Value Your Work More When You Realize All That You Sacrificed For It
In this episode, I talk about moving from valuing your work more, understanding that people aren’t just buying your work and services but also all your…
- The Niche Is You
How to Heal From a Post Hustle Era
In this episode, I talk about moving from hustle to flow, dealing with your nervous system, changes to your approach, doing your work differently, breaking…
- The Niche Is You
But Have You Tried Asking...
In this episode, I talk about the power of humility, why most people are afraid to ask for things, how to become better at asking, humility over hustle will…
- The Niche Is You
What if Your Life is So Much Bigger Than You Can Imagine?
In this episode, I talk about building your personal mission instead of just a personal brand, why your role may be so much bigger than you can imagine, how to…
- The Niche Is You
A Goal Makes You a Vision, a Deadline Makes You Accountable
In this episode, I talk about goals and deadlines, why you need constraints to push you in new directions and execute your projects to the finish line, looking…
- The Niche Is You
Gratitude is Not Just Being Thankful, It’s Connecting the Dots
In this episode, I talk about all the effects of gratitude, how to connect the dots looking back and moving forward, shifting your perspective on the things…
- The Niche Is You
Which Would You Rather Have $2M or a Penny Doubled For 30 Days?
In this episode, I talk about the compound effect, answering the question to which would you rather have in 30 days… $2M or a penny doubled everyday for 30…
- The Niche Is You
The Only Permission You’ll Need Is the One You Give Yourself
In this episode, I talk about not needing others to confirm what you already know you should be doing, having the courage to follow your talent, inspiring the…
- The Niche Is You
Some Days May Be Tougher Than Others… On Those Days Find More Grace Than Most
In this episode, I talk about how to handle the tougher days, why showing up isn’t about hustle but grace, how grace will take you places hustle can’t, finding…
- The Niche Is You
Abundance is Everywhere, the Laborers Are Few
In this episode, I talk about achieving your abundance, what separates you from all of the opportunities that exist, 3 things you need to manage in order to…
- The Niche Is You
The Real Question is… What Happens If You Don’t Follow Your Intuition
In this episode, I talk about what happens when you don’t listen to your intuition, why your intuition is always right, why uncertainty is a gift and not as…
- The Niche Is You
It’s Not Taking a Risk You’re Worried About, It’s Not Betting On Yourself...
In this episode, I talk about taking more risks for yourself, betting on your long game and vision, saying no more, giving more energy & focus to yourself…
- The Niche Is You
When Inspiration Strikes… Make Moves, Assess Later
In this episode, I talk about the advantages of moving first assessing later, why intuition is your gps, how to get more answers for your next steps, removing…
- The Niche Is You
The Answers You’re Looking For Are In the Creating You’re Avoiding
In this episode, I talk about why the act of creating will help you get more answers for your life, direction, and purpose, how we need to remove the…
- The Niche Is You
The Race is Won in the Mundane, Not the Flash
In this episode, I talk about why boring small tasks are where the wins happen, being okay with mundane tasks, how the compound effect works and Darren Hardy’s…
- The Niche Is You
You Need These 5 Hobbies That Will Change Your Entire Life [CHECK SHOW NOTES]
[CHECK SHOW NOTES FOR RESOURCE LINKS] - In this episode, I talk about 5 hobbies you need to create more freedom for your life, a hobby for creative, a hobby…
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We Don’t Gain Peace From a State Where Nothing Happens But By Learning to How to Flow Through Life That is Always Happening
In this episode, I talk about cultivating more peace in our lives, understanding what makes us genuinely happy, excerpts from Naval Ravikant’s book, The…
- The Niche Is You
Your First Success With Your Idea Will Be What You Create, Not Who Approves It
In this episode, I talk about why you need to create more than you tell others about what you want to create, validating your own ideas instead of getting…
- The Niche Is You
Business Idea… Live the Thing You Want to Sell
In this episode, I talk about knowing what business to go into based on your own interests, how sales are the easiest when you live the products or services…
- The Niche Is You
You Do Have a Vision… It’s Always There… Just Go Deeper
In this episode, I talk about understanding your vision, the beauty and art of dealing with uncertainty, what having a vision for your life really means and…
- The Niche Is You
There’s No Book As Good As the One You Write From Your Own Experimentation in Life
In this episode, I talk about experimenting with your life more than consuming too much information, using your intuition to take chances and then documenting…
- The Niche Is You
Your Best Idea Can Come At Any Time… This is What Living Is
In this episode, I talk about how your best ideas come to you, being more present and disciplined will bring more freedom and creativity, not robotically…
- The Niche Is You
When You’re Out of the Competition Trap, You’ll Find the Freedom You’re Looking For
In this episode, I talk about not going into the comparison of others, finding what you love so you don’t have to retire, getting out of the rat race and…
- The Niche Is You
Don’t Listen to the Gatekeepers… They Haven’t Learned Abundance Yet
In this episode, I talk about not dealing with gatekeepers, what are they, how they’re no longer relevant to your growth, why gatekeepers are a lack mentality…
- The Niche Is You
Your Art Can Change Your Life & Help You Negotiate Your Feelings
In this episode, I talk about how creating leads to building your true identity, understanding your soul through your work, gaining clarity and direction…
- The Niche Is You
How to Make Yourself a Big Target For Luck
In this episode, I talk about increasing your luck, making yourself a magnet for luck, how other people and opportunities find you, no coincidences but…
- The Niche Is You
Are You Doing Work That You’re Not Connected To?
In this episode, I talk about knowing whether you’re connected to your work or not, what to do if you’re not connected to your work, how to make changes…
- The Niche Is You
How to Find Your Flow State
In this episode, I talk about what flow state is, how do we find our flow state, how do we create the right triggers to create flow state, why might we be out…
- The Niche Is You
You Showing Up Is the Marketing Plan
In this episode, I talk about building one thing which is you, how your work can speak for itself, how your interests and the way you show up creates the…
- The Niche Is You
Before Going All In, You Can Start With Small Sprints
In this episode, I talk about taking small steps into new paths, testing the waters of a pivot for your life, learning direction for your purpose, having…
- The Niche Is You
Ruthlessly Edit Your Environments… They Are Either Your Prison or Your Path to Abundance
In this episode, I talk about managing your living environments, work environments and creative environments, observing which conversations are motivating you…
- The Niche Is You
When You Go the Extra Mile, Sooner or Later You’ll Achieve Your Ultimate Purpose
In this episode, I talk about going the extra mile, what happens when we don’t take that extra step, the interconnectedness of all of us, how to have patience…
- The Niche Is You
Make Art, Not Content
In this episode, I talk about taking the pressure off of producing your work for the sake of content, focusing on your work as art instead of content…
- The Niche Is You
The Only Style Worth Having is the One You Can’t Help (-Paul Graham)
In this episode, I talk about understanding your own unique style, taste as a driver of quality, development of taste through your work, how your first piece…
- The Niche Is You
Before Being Told What You Are… Examine What You’re Not
In this episode, I talk about being careful of accepting labels put upon you, understanding that you may need to learn differently than others, figuring out…
- The Niche Is You
It’s Not About Perfection, But When It’s Done
In this episode, I talk about getting out of stagnation, receiving new projects and work you might not have thought about, knowing when something is finished…
- The Niche Is You
5 Ways In Which We Connect More Through Prayer & Meditation
In this episode, I talk about whether prayer is for you or for God, why prayer and meditation is so effective, praying for what we need not necessarily what we…
- The Niche Is You
You Care Less About How it Looks When You Care More About How It Helps
In this episode, I talk about caring less about how you look so you can care more about helping the people you want to impact, how perfectionism is sidelining…
- The Niche Is You
You’re Not “Trying” To Be Something, You “Are” It
In this episode, I talk about ownership over your new direction, there are no coincidences but remembrances, following less traditional paths and dealing with…
- The Niche Is You
Pay Attention to the Energy in Your Work… It’s Giving You Direction
In this episode, I talk about the energy in your work, why we’re sometimes excited while other times depleted, when do we need to rest and when do we need to…
- The Niche Is You
Sell Your Art (Work, Services, Products) Before You’re Ready
In this episode, I talk about why people struggle to sell their art or work or services, imposter syndrome, learning to self promote, getting passed…
- The Niche Is You
You Have the Ability to Do Hard Things
In this episode, I talk about your abilities to do hard things, doing what feels most aligned, keeping promises to yourself, showing up everyday, trusting your…
- The Niche Is You
The More You Accept Your Gifts, the More God Confirms the Results
In this episode, I talk about confirmation of your path and intuitive choices, how sourcing your value and worth from society can blur your vision, the power…
- The Niche Is You
Find Out What You Love So You Can Make Better Choices
In this episode, I talk about understanding the choices we’re making, why do we make “bad” choices, how can we make better choices in the direction of the kind…
- The Niche Is You
Try the Thing You Don’t Think You’re Quite Ready For
In this episode, I talk about doing the things you don’t think you’re ready for, how overthinking affects our ability to move out of comfort zones, why comfort…
- The Niche Is You
You Aren’t What You Start… You Are What You Repeatedly Do
In this episode, I talk about conquering getting started, learning by doing, acquiring new skills and mastering them over a lifetime, the compound effect…
- The Niche Is You
These 5 Focuses Will Change Your Life In 2024
In this episode, I talk about 5 key focuses for 2024… your calling, your creativity, your commitment, your time and your intuition, how to stay in tune with…
- The Niche Is You
Sometimes, the Most Ordinary Moment Creates the Most Extraordinary Outcome
In this episode, I talk about allowing the balance of spontaneity and planning when it comes to your work, how sometimes our best work comes through us in the…
- The Niche Is You
Do You Feel Anxious or Excited In the Morning to Start Your Day?
In this episode, I talk about observing your energy in the morning, understanding whether you are anxious or excited for the day’s activities and what that…
- The Niche Is You
Are You Doing It For Your Ego Or Are You Doing It For Your Soul
In this episode, I talk about knowing what reason you do anything in your life… whether from your ego or from your soul, deciding what and whom is bringing you…
- The Niche Is You
The One Day I Told God “I’m Done,” He Replied “Good, Now I Can Begin.”
In this episode, I talk about letting go of control of divine timing, having a deeper relationship with your soul and God, asking the right questions to…
- The Niche Is You
Be Patient in Becoming Someone You’ve Never Been
In this episode, I talk about how to change your habits, how to make habits last, how to be patient in becoming someone you’ve never been, the difference…
- The Niche Is You
The Signs You’re Looking For Are Actually Everywhere
In this episode, I talk about how we are always receiving signs whether we realize it or not, being open to clues, how the material for our work surrounds us…