The Let Them Theory
Mel Robbins developed 'The Let Them Theory' after her daughter advised her to stop trying to manage everyone and simply 'let them,' helping release what is outside one's control.
2Mindset Shift
Mel Robbins: Take Back Your Power with The Let Them Theory
Mel Robbins shares how to stop micromanaging, act before motivation strikes, and find peace in business and life by letting go of what you can't control.
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Action Over Motivation
Robbins emphasizes taking action before motivation arrives, a core component of her approach to productivity and behavior change.
38Releasing Control
Spending years in a controlling mindset led Robbins to micromanage people and moments, a habit she overcame by learning to stop reacting to everyone else.
13Business Peace and Ownership
Applying these mindset shifts allows individuals to build a business and life characterized by more peace and personal ownership.
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What is The Let Them Theory?
It is a practice for releasing what is outside your control and putting your energy back where it belongs, originating from the advice to simply 'let them' be.
2How can one overcome a controlling mindset?
By stopping the reaction to everyone else and releasing the need to micromanage people and moments around you.
13Experts
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Mel Robbins
#1 New York Times bestselling author and mindset expert
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This episode is part of the Young and Profiting podcast hosted by Hala Taha. It features Mel Robbins, a #1 New York Times bestselling author and mindset expert. The episode is sponsored by Indeed, Shopify, Northwest Registered Agent, Mindstone, AT&T, and Quince.
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Mel Robbins spent years stuck in a controlling mindset, trying to micromanage the people and moments around her.
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Then, at her son’s prom, her daughter gave her the blunt reality check she needed: stop trying to manage everyone and simply “let them.” Those two words became The Let Them Theory, a practice for releasing what is outside your control and putting your energy back where it belongs.
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In this episode, Mel shares how to stop reacting to everyone else, take action before motivation shows up, and build a business and life with more peace and ownership.
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In this episode, Hala and Mel will discuss:
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(00:00) Introduction
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(02:38) The Power of Taking Action
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(04:44) Mel's Unforgettable TED Talk Debut
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(07:56) The 5 Second Rule: Action Over Motivation
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(16:19) Skill Stacking Your Dream Career
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(27:22) How Thoughtful Actions Drive Business Growth
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(37:13) Why Your Competitors Should Be Your Allies
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(40:16) The Let Them Theory: A Powerful Mindset Tool
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(51:06) Is Control Hardwired in Human Nature?
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(56:20) The Let Them Theory in Business and Leadership
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Mel Robbins is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, award-winning podcast host of The Mel Robbins Podcast, and one of the world’s leading experts in mindset, self-improvement, and behavior change.
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Recognized as a Forbes 50 Over 50 Honoree and one of USA Today’s Top 5 Mindset Coaches, her books, including The 5 Second Rule and The Let Them Theory, have been translated into 50 languages and sold millions of copies worldwide.
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Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting
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Mel’s Book, The Let Them Theory: bit.ly/_LetThemTheory
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Mel’s Book, The 5 Second Rule: bit.ly/_5SecondRule
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Mel’s Podcast, The Mel Robbins Podcast: bit.ly/TMRP-apple
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