# The Stillness That Scares You Is the Same Stillness That Will Save You

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Podcast: [The Niche Is You](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-niche-is-you-5686921)
Published: 2026-05-05T11:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://mattgottesman.com/niche-is-you
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In this episode we’ll talk about: Why most people are afraid of stillness and what that fear actually reveals How busyness became the most socially acceptable way to avoid yourself Why the things that surface in the quiet are the exact things that need your attention The difference between being alone and being still How stillness is where God speaks the clearest Why the breakthroughs you've been chasing are waiting for you in the place you keep running from And more… CONNECT WITH ME… → Instagram — @mattgottesman → My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.com RESOURCES… → Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE → Masterclass — CLICK HERE WORKSHOPS + 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 & income OTHER RELATED EPISODES: Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest Step Apple: https://apple.co/3MB62Iu Spotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

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