The Niche Is You

In this episode, I talk about why you cannot compare yourself to others, why people compare and measure, what people compare and measure, how comparison is immeasurable, the timing of everything, money & relationships & health, our unique individual path and more! Follow me on Instagram @mattgottesman Jump on my weekly texts for the soul here 480-530-7352 My writing mattgottesman.substack....

In this episode, I talk about why we tend to chase end results, how our identity is derived from our journey and not from what we achieve, the difference between metrics and character development, what is it we’re really seeking, how constraints make us good, needing a “competitor” even if its simply circumstances to make us even better at our craft, what we want in others is what we want in ourse...

In this episode, I talk about being an outlier, how the things you feel that are working against you might actually be working for you, why connecting to your “thing” or set of “things” that makes you unique separates you from the world and connects you to God, looking at the things that make you YOU, using your gifts to create your own path and more! Follow me on Instagram @mattgottesman Jump on...

In this episode, I talk about loving your craft more than the validation you need from the world, serving the world from the love of your craft, why the dedication to the work that matters is a form of self love that gets transferred to the world, how your craft is a direct relationship with God, giving as a form of love and more! Follow me on Instagram @mattgottesman Jump on my weekly texts for t...

In this episode, I talk about why our emotions get in the way of clear thinking, how do we learn to respond better in most situations, raising our emotional quotient (EQ), not reacting but responding, understanding our emotions, practicing patience over leading with our impulses, learning the biological hardwiring of our brain and more! Follow me on Instagram @mattgottesman Jump on my weekly texts...

In this episode, I talk about what are creative constraints, why starting from scratch is your biggest advantage, how the “unknown” is working in your favor, using timelines and deadlines to get something completed, time blocking as a means to commit to energy coming through, problem solving, types of resistance that help you pivot your direction, how to manage hitting glass ceilings, why you migh...

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 energy, why networking is overrated, how you will see your network emerge automatically simply from creating online, why titles are not the same as seeing someone’s actual output, networking versus net gain and more! Follow me on Instagram @mat...

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 greatness than paying attention to media and society, having a deeper relationship with your interests, defining what your taste in things looks like, optimizing your taste for higher quality, not feeling pressure from other people’s definiti...

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 impact at the start, the morals and values you’ll create as part of your foundation for leading you when times are greater, maintaining your edge at every step of the game, reinventing your work, honoring your craft, always keeping a community a...

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 instead of a vision, why the truth shall set you free, how to engage with other people on social media and the Internet, leading by example and more! Follow me on Instagram @mattgottesman Jump on my weekly texts for the soul here 480-530-7352 My w...

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, having a creative mind and dealing with insecurities about your work, dealing with wanting to give up, dealing with uncertainty, being prepared for the unexpected, creating more faith and more! Follow me on Instagram @mattgottesman Jump on...

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 yourself with, where to focus your efforts for career and life path, how to surrender and let go where you need to, figuring out your next move and more! Follow me on Instagram @mattgottesman Jump on my weekly texts for the soul here 480-530-7...

In this episode, I talk about creating more predictability for yourself, handling the world of uncertainty and change, how to prepare against the unpredictability of others, creating more consistency with your home and your health and your finances, having a sustaining circle around you that is a reflection of where you’re heading and more! Follow me on Instagram @mattgottesman Jump on my weekly t...

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 sacrifices and experimentation that went into your work, people aren’t buying your work but investing in you, not proving yourself but letting your output be your reputation, knowing that you’re not starting from zero each time but experience, allo...

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 your old patterns, disrupting your internal programming, shifting your activities, redistributing your work and attention and time, and more! Follow me on Instagram @mattgottesman Jump on my weekly texts for the soul here 480-530-7352 My writin...

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 get you further, why honesty is the most underrated trait you can have, shortening your learning curve, not being an “askhole”, how to approach getting sound advice and more! Follow me on Instagram @mattgottesman Jump on my weekly texts for th...

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 not place limits on what we’re capable of and what’s for us, how your calling is where you’ll find your abundance, managing your expectations, staying flexible with uncertainty, observing how everything is always working out and more! Follo...

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 at constraints not as obstacles but pulls towards your purpose, phases of your work, not just creating goals but looking to create a way of life and more! Follow me on Instagram @mattgottesman Jump on my weekly texts for the soul here 480-5...

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 you didn’t get as a means of protection and promotion, thinking beyond the words of thankfulness and looking at the bigger picture altogether, being early but still on time, observing what you used to pray for but now have and more! Follow me...

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 days, why people struggle with small numbers, what 1% more everyday looks like, why the human brain makes the simple complex, dealing with impatiences and more! Follow me on Instagram @mattgottesman Jump on my weekly texts for the soul here 480...

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 world through action instead of telling others what to do, leading by example, giving yourself permission to go all in and more! Follow me on Instagram @mattgottesman Jump on my weekly texts for the soul here 480-530-7352 My writing mattgott...

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 good in days that are hard to find the good in, learning and practicing to surrender your “problems” or “tough” moments to God, finding something bigger to play for, understanding of who you are comes more from days you didn’t like and...

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 reap the rewards of abundance, preparing for the harvest, what type of hard work is needed most, managing your thoughts and your energy and your focus, and more! Follow me on Instagram @mattgottesman Jump on my weekly texts for the soul here 4...

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 risky as you think, following your calling over staying in the comfort zone, using curiosity to understand your present and future and more! Follow me on Instagram @mattgottesman Jump on my weekly texts for the soul here 480-530-7352 My writin...

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, finding a different path that works for you, ignoring the gatekeepers, doubling down on your gifts and more! Follow me on Instagram @mattgottesman Jump on my weekly texts for the soul here 480-530-7352 My writing mattgottesman.substack.com...