Big Small Talk SMALL TALK: Is The 'Let Them Theory' Flawed? With Jemma Sbeg
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Apr 9, 2025 Join Jemma Sbeg, host of The Psychology Of Your 20s and author of 'Person in Progress,' as she dives into the 'Let Them Theory'—a mindset that's got everyone talking. She explores why it resonates with many, yet also highlights its flaws. The discussion touches on the balance between acceptance and personal accountability in relationships, the impact of social media on self-worth, and the importance of setting boundaries. Jemma emphasizes the need for open communication and the courage to speak out against harmful behavior.
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Let Them Theory Origins
- The Let Them Theory simplifies the ancient philosophy that you can't control others only yourself. - It's a viral, bite-sized nugget that encapsulates long-standing stoic wisdom about control and acceptance.
Anecdotes of Let Them Impact
- Jemma shares two anecdotes about strangers mentioning how Let Them Theory changed their lives. - This shows the theory's widespread, grassroots cultural impact across ages and situations.
Hardwired Need for Control
- Humans are hardwired to want control and approval from others, rooted in evolutionary survival. - Letting go of this control and approval need is revolutionary but difficult because we are social creatures.
