Every once in a while, you read a book that hits you right where you are—and that’s exactly what Let Them by Mel Robbins did for me. I picked it up expecting a little motivation, but I found myself underlining, nodding, and devouring it in just a few days. It’s that good.
Mel’s no-fluff, honest approach is exactly what I needed. This book is about freedom. Not just from the expectations of others, but from the noise we carry around in our own minds. It’s about letting go—of control, of overthinking, of trying to manage every little thing that’s not even ours to carry.
Here are 5 key takeaways that really stuck with me:
You can’t control how others react, and trying to is exhausting. Mel reminds us that we waste so much energy worrying about how people feel, what they think, and if they approve. The truth? Their emotions are not your responsibility. Let them feel what they feel—and keep being you.
Gossip, opinions, criticism—people will talk. It doesn’t mean it’s true, and it doesn’t mean it’s your problem. Let them talk. You can’t live a bold, beautiful life and keep everyone comfortable. Be willing to be misunderstood.
This one hit deep. Not everyone is meant to stay in your life forever. Sometimes, the kindest thing you can do for both of you is to stop holding on. If someone walks away, let them. Make peace with the part they played—and don’t block the space where something new can grow.
Oof. This one. When someone misjudges you or doesn’t see your side, the urge to explain or defend can be strong. But Mel says, let them be wrong about you. You don’t have to prove your worth. You can just live it.
Because they will. People judge from their own lens, their own experiences, and their own fears. If you live your life to avoid being judged, you’ll never really live. Let them judge. And then… keep going.
This book isn’t about being passive—it’s about releasing what was never yours to manage in the first place. Since finishing it, I’ve been catching myself in those tight, anxious moments and whispering the words let them. And every single time, it feels like an exhale.
If you haven’t read it yet, I can’t recommend it enough. It’s short, powerful, and honestly? Life-changing.
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