
The Let Them Theory
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Stop controlling it or judging it, or managing it, and LET THEM. ... and then you get to choose what you do next.
You cannot simply say Let Them and stop there. Many people forget the second step, Let Me—and this is a major mistake because Let Me is where your real power lies. It’s in Let Me that you take responsibility for your next move, for creating the life, relationships, and connection you want. Without this step, you’ll find yourself disconnected rather than empowered.
not every email warrants a response and not every conversation needs your participation—and you do not always have to have the last word. And as the famous saying goes: Your silence can’t be misquoted.
Flip your jealousy to inspiration. See what’s possible through their example. ... Let Them lead the way.
Stop rescuing people from their problems and start acting as if you believe in their ability to face them.
People’s behavior tells you exactly how they feel about you. Your job isn’t to interpret it or second-guess it. Your job is to let people reveal who they are and how they truly feel about you and accept it.