The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About Hardcover – December 24, 2024

I love this book so much! This book focuses on what I call the new liberation model versus the old model that was conditioned and programed into us that we currently find ourselves currently mirrored in with components of power, control, corruption, stress, fear, elitist, immaturity, righteousness, polarization, tribalism, narcissism, stubborn, rigid and/or chaos, negativity bias, over-thinking, complaining, know-it-all, judgmental, critical, egotistical (ego), selfish/group selfishness, contradictory, superiority, hypocritical, comparison, competitiveness, fighting & arguing, fragmented society, entitlement, perfectionism, identifying/over-identifying with your beliefs, ideological, misery, victim mentality, we are right and your group is wrong/we are good and your group is bad, drama triangle, drama addiction, neuroticism, codependency, terrible at relationships (especially with people who think or believe differently than you and with people who can think outside of the current box/boxes), moral superiority, increased mental health issues, increased medical health issues, lots of news addiction, social media addiction, political addiction, political righteousness and political radicalness too.Thank you to those (like Mel Robbins) that are doing deeper mental health therapy work on themselves to be better human beings, transform themselves, and to be better version of themselves. Mel is a great example of a genuine, vulnerable, real, whole and authentic role model and a real leader in our society!The best thing Mel Robbins said on a podcast recently was something like this, "You are the "project" and the "project" is to work on yourself and the goal of each human being is to work on your own "project" of yourself".....so much truth and wisdom in this!Thank you to those humans, researchers and mental health/medical professionals/other professionals advocating for the newer integration model, newer liberation model, and self actualizing model Separation, siloed, & polarization group models never work long term, are very immature and go against the laws of nature.The other books that are like this are: "Liberated Love", "Unhealthy Helping", "Beyond Anxiety" and "Dissolving the Ego", "The Way of Integrity", "On Fear", "Living Untethered", "Facing Codependence" and "No Bad Parts".Remember, the younger generation is watching and witnessing all of this toxic & dysfunctional mess. Hopefully, the younger generation will learn from this and not be anything like the older generations.Please do us all a big favor and go work on yourselves with mental health therapy work. Working on yourself is the only true, real, authentic way to transform a society. Anything less, is just superficial, shallow, and surface level change. Pease look at my first paragraph and I think most humans will see many items in that first paragraph to work on in therapy.Most of the human traits in my first paragraph are terrible for your relationships and connections in general.It is interesting that the USA Western culture teaches and trains people to be in your own ego and (the ego is the highest priority) The USA mantra is "Your own ego and what your ego or what the group ego wants is all that matters" and "I have all the answers"(ego) where the Eastern culture has their highest attainment is enlightenment and self actualization and they teach their culture that: "We do not have all the answers" (humble). The Eastern mantra is "Drop your own ego, practice non attachment and work towards self actualization and enlightenment". I wonder what culture is doing better right now?You could also try a meditation class or a yoga class (or do one on youtube) to see if you can calm down your brain, body, mind, and your ego! It might also improve your relationships if you are in a calmer, flexible and more loving state of mind. Plus, you might gain more creative, innovative, and ingenuity problem solving skills (which the USA culture really seems to have rarity of these skills nowadays).It is interesting that the USA has so much superiority, righteousness, egotistical and a know-it-all attitude considering we have the worst education data, longevity data, medical conditions data, IQ data, mental health data, prescription drug data, human trafficking data, obesity data, corruption/political corruption (both sides), suicide rate data, addiction rate data,, murder rates data, and criminal rate data than most of the 1st world countries."It Is No Measure of Health to Be Well Adjusted To a Profoundly Sick Society"-Jiddu Krishnamurti

The Let Them Theory isn’t your typical self-help book—and that’s exactly why it works. Amy Weatherly takes a simple concept—“let them”—and turns it into a transformative way to handle relationships, boundaries, and inner peace.What stood out:• Practical wisdom, not preachy advice: The central idea is this: if people want to judge you, exclude you, or behave in a way that doesn’t align with your values… let them. You stop chasing, over-explaining, or managing everyone else’s expectations. It sounds basic, but Weatherly explains it in such a freeing, empowering way that it really sinks in.• Relatable tone: Her writing is like hearing a friend talk you down from a spiral. It’s warm, conversational, and rooted in real-life examples. No fluff, no jargon.• Permission to stop over-functioning: This book gives you mental clarity when you’re stuck trying to “fix” relationships or gain approval from people who aren’t really for you. It’s a great reminder that peace is better than control.Who it’s for:If you’re a people-pleaser, struggle with boundaries, or are constantly second-guessing yourself in relationships (romantic, family, work, or friendships), this book will speak to you. It’s a quick, encouraging read—but one that stays with you.Bottom line:The Let Them Theory is one of those books that feels like a breath of fresh air. It’s not about giving up—it’s about letting go of what you were never meant to carry. Highly recommend if you’re ready for a mindset shift that actually lasts.

Not a fan of self-help books, I debated buying one which would surely be a waste of money and time again. However, after hearing much buzz about this one being on every bestseller list and a top book club pick, I gave in. Maybe it would be worthy of my time. It mostly was, and now I find myself saying about different situations, “Let them.” That mind set does help me keep from wasting energy on what I can’t control, comparing myself to other people, and overthinking. The chapters I liked best helped me to understand how friendship groups change through the years, and if I feel left out, it could be my fault. Since I’m married, I mostly ignored the chapters on how to improve one’s dating life. The book is divided into two parts: Let Them and Let Me. I found value in both, surprising myself by reading to the very end. Parts of the book are repetitive, but maybe when we are learning new ways to think or act, redundancy will help it sink in.

This book is absolutely amazing—hands down one of the most impactful reads I’ve picked up in a long time! I devoured it over a weekend and immediately grabbed the audiobook so I could listen to it again during my commute. That’s how much it resonated with me.I wouldn’t call this a typical self-help book. To me, it’s more of a life hack manual—a guide to navigating relationships and boundaries with clarity and confidence. While some of the concepts might seem intuitive at first glance, the way Mel Robbins presents them is eye-opening. Her insights helped me see both personal and professional relationships in a completely new light.The “Let Them” mindset is simple but powerful. It’s about letting people be who they are and focusing on what you can control—your own reactions, energy, and peace. It’s a shift that feels both freeing and empowering.If you’re someone who struggles with people-pleasing, overthinking, or just wants to feel more grounded in your day-to-day interactions, this book is a game-changer.