I finally watched The Lord of the Rings

Every Friday, we share strategies to help you level up your sales, marketing, and lead gen.

This week, Katie shares practical takeaways from ‘finally’ investing 9 hours into watching the Lord of the Rings movies.

Enjoy 👇

Hello 2026!!

After months of begging, my boyfriend finally convinced me to sit down and watch the entirety of The Lord of the Rings with him.

I knew the gist of the films and books, and I knew I’d probably like it if I gave it a chance…but the idea of sitting down for three hours three times made me want to blow up. 

For years, I was firm in my belief that a good movie does not need to exceed a fresh and clean 90 minutes. 

I think a lot of people would have agreed with me on that. Especially now with all the short-form content around, how is anything longer than an hour and a half supposed to keep a viewer’s attention?

Also, 3 hours is like one-fourth of my waking day… It’s a big commitment!

But I did it. I sat down last Monday and pressed play.

And… oh my god.

How did I go my whole life without watching this trilogy?

It was beautiful - storywise and visually. 

The amount of attention to detail was awe-inspiring. 

There were these grand shots of the landscape that were jaw-dropping.

Close-up frames of small objects, composed with extreme weight. 

And don’t even get me started on the perspective shots that made all the hobbits look small compared to everyone else! I am still racking my brain on how Peter Jackson did all that!

The three hours went by in a blink.

I was so wrapped up in everything. It was all so iconic. 

It’s been a week, and I’m still thinking about it. I just ordered the books to read.

The whole exchange made me think about the lengths people will go to for good content.

Like I really sat down for 9 total hours and agreed to have another LOTR marathon in a few months to watch the extended cut versions (an hour longer each film). 

I think that itself answers the question that B2B companies, thought leaders, and brands often ask when they consider posting consistent LinkedIn posts or weekly newsletters:

 “Who’s going to sit down and read my content each week? Who has the time?” 

When shown true, informative, and unique posts/media, audiences will sit down and listen.

Engaging content, like newsletters with industry deep dives, tips & tricks, personal stories, etc will keep people reading and wanting more.

They might be hesitant at first, like me.

But a good story is a good story.

If it’s worth the read, people will make the time. 

–Katie