# Your Life Expands When You Stop Trying to Control Everything

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Podcast: [The Niche Is You](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-niche-is-you-5686921)
Published: 2026-04-14T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://mattgottesman.com/niche-is-you
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In this episode we’ll talk about: Why control often comes from fear How surrender creates space for alignment The difference between intention and control Why uncertainty often creates opportunity Trusting God and timing How letting go often leads to expansion 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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