Illogical by Emmanuel Acho Summary
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Former NFL linebacker turned Emmy-winning broadcaster Emmanuel Acho challenges you to defy limits in "Illogical," an Oprah Book Club selection that's captivated risk-takers nationwide. What if your most "illogical" decision holds your greatest breakthrough? Ask Zibby Owens, who despite critiques, couldn't resist its transformative promise.
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When Your Career Dies in a Garbage Bag
A thumb injury shouldn't end a career. Yet in March 2015, a doctor's choice of pins over screws meant Emmanuel Acho-the thirty-third ranked NFL linebacker-was suddenly emptying his locker into a trash bag. While former teammates earned millions, he trained alone in Philadelphia alleys with stolen traffic cones. Society had drawn a clear line: his value was tied to his position on a roster. But what if the very metrics we use to measure success are completely arbitrary? The Mona Lisa celebrates beauty standards we'd dismiss today. Second place means failure in the NBA but earns Olympic silver. We've surrendered our self-worth to society's random rulebook. The most profound achievements in human history came from those willing to question these arbitrary boundaries-to realize, like Neo discovering there is no spoon, that it's not the world that needs to bend, only our perception of what's possible.
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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