Thomas Williams: ‘I had to see myself as the human being & not just the athlete'

Since he was 12 years old Thomas Williams set out a dream, ‘to make my Mom proud and smile.’

Thomas, a former USC Trojan starting linebacker & NFL linebacker for 5 seasons, joins the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast with Yogi Roth.

As college football kicks off Roth talks with Williams, an author of two books--including the freshly released book THE RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF GREATNESS--is also a public speaker, NFL Player Engagement Ambassador & guest lecturer who has been impacting people his entire life.

Williams won two National Championships & three Rose Bowls while at USC & Roth, a coach on the Pete Carroll staff for three of those seasons, reunites with one of the most inspirational players in recent USC football history.

Their discussion includes:

• How he dealt with his Mom being told he would be a leader of a gang or dead by 16.
• Insecurity in big time athletics.
• His imaginary friend who motivated him.
• ‘The Hitman’ - How he found his athletic identity.
• Domestic Violence in athletics.
• ‘Own the Rose Bowl’ at USC and handling success/celebrity in college.
• Talking smack with Kid ‘n Play.
• USC vs Alabama compared to USC vs Auburn in 2003.
• The day he retired & what he Dad said.
• Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll.
• The 3 things he must do each day.

Follow Thomas on twitter @T_Williams56 or at www.ThomasRWilliams.com.