In Chapter 5, Robbins addresses the impact of fearing others’ opinions and presents a practical approach to overcoming this fear. Beginning with a famous Mary Oliver quote—“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”—Robbins establishes that others will inevitably form opinions about any life choices an individual makes (79). She argues that allowing this fear to dictate behavior creates a self-imposed prison that affects every aspect of life.

The chapter examines Robbins’s personal experience with this fear during her early career as a motivational speaker. Despite receiving professional guidance about building her business through social media marketing, Robbins spent two years avoiding posting about her work online, even as her family faced significant financial challenges. Her fear of judgment from friends and acquaintances prevented her from taking this crucial step toward professional advancement.

Robbins positions The Let Them Theory as a solution. Rather than attempting to prevent or control negative opinions, individuals should grant others the freedom to think whatever they wish. She supports this strategy by explaining that humans generate approximately 70,000 thoughts daily, many of which are random and uncontrollable (86). The author illustrates this point through examples from her family life, describing how loving relationships persist despite family members having occasional negative thoughts about each other.