The Let Them Theory
In Stoicism, the focus is on controlling your own thoughts and actions—not the thoughts or actions of others.
Mel Robbins • The Let Them Theory
I thought to myself, Wait a minute, I can feel horrible and still do what I need to do? Yes, Mel, you can. And it worked. In those five seconds, I had interrupted the cycle of overthinking. It felt like a small victory, but it was also a revelation. If I could push through those five seconds of fear, maybe I could push through anything.