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The Lord of the Rings

Book • 1954

The Lord of the Rings, written by J.R. R.

Tolkien, is an epic high fantasy novel set in Middle-earth.

The story follows Frodo Baggins, a hobbit who inherits the One Ring from his uncle Bilbo.

The Ring, forged by Sauron, holds the power to control all other Rings of Power and must be destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom to prevent Sauron's return.

Frodo is joined by a fellowship of other characters, including Gandalf the Grey, Samwise Gamgee, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and Boromir, as they embark on a dangerous quest across Middle-earth.

The novel explores themes of good vs.

evil, the corrupting influence of power, and the struggle between fate and free will.

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Alastair Campbell

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Michelle Hackman

Mentioned in 350 episodes

Mentioned by

John Mackey

when using 'The Lord of the Rings' as a metaphor for leadership challenges.

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Mentioned by

Peter Thiel

when describing Palantir, comparing it to a powerful device from Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings".

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as an example of someone who found contentment in slower, more focused work.

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Mentioned by

Richard Taylor

in relation to the Lord of the Rings films.

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Mentioned by

Jake Knapp

as a metaphor for resisting distractions.

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Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as similar to the Iliad, zooming in close to an epic adventure.

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Mentioned by

Joshua Michael Schrei

among other books and resources.

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Mentioned by

Robert Barron

when discussing about concentrated power.

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Mentioned by the speaker when discussing power and the obvious powers of Mordor.

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Mentioned by

Grimes

when discussing naming her son, expressing admiration for Tolkien's work.

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Mentioned by

John Mackey

as an example of a classic hero's journey narrative.

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Mentioned by

Alastair Campbell

when describing Stephen Miller's speech, likening it to taking on the orcs at Mordor.

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Mentioned by

Tim Mackie

when discussing the Exodus story and its characters.

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Mentioned by

Adam Grant

when discussing external validation and the pursuit of self-esteem.

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Mentioned by

David Pierce

in the introduction of the podcast.

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Mentioned by

Timothy Keller

when referencing Christopher Lee meeting J.R.R. Tolkien.

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Mentioned by

Shaan Puri

when comparing the power dynamics in the tech world to those in fantasy book series like Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter.

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Mentioned by

Michelle Hackman

as the origin of the company's name and its ability to see patterns in data.

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Mentioned by

David Sparks

as a book he reread recently.

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Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a book he has read and reread.

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