This week, legendary NFL linebacker and head coach Mike Singletary joins Doc & The Block to discuss his iconic career and his new book: Visualize Your Greatness: The Playbook for the Seven Cs of Success.
Mike Singletary, born October 9, 1958, in Houston, Texas, is one of the most iconic linebackers in NFL history. A standout at Baylor University and two-time All-American, he was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1981 and spent his entire 12-year career anchoring their defense. Famous for his fierce intensity and trademark “Samurai” stare before the snap, Singletary became the heart of the Bears’ legendary 1985 Super Bowl XX defense.
Over his career, he earned 10 Pro Bowl selections, eight First-team All-Pro nods, two NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards, and was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998.
After retiring as a player, Singletary turned to coaching and leadership. He served in various coaching roles across the NFL, including as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers from 2008 to 2010, remembered for his fiery “I want winners” speech and tough-love approach.
Beyond the sidelines, he’s become a motivational speaker, author, and mentor, often emphasizing faith, perseverance, and character. Singletary’s legacy endures not just as one of football’s greatest defenders but as a figure of discipline and inspiration both on and off the field.
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About Visualize Your Greatness
Born into poverty and raised in a house filled with turmoil, Singletary faced what many never escape: hopelessness and grief. But at just twelve years old, he wrote out a plan for his life. That vision would carry him through tragedy, setbacks, and doubts all the way to the top of professional football and beyond.
In Visualize Your Greatness, Singletary shares the Seven Cs of Success, a practical framework forged in hardship and refined through decades of leadership. With gripping personal stories, spiritual insights, and no wasted words, he challenges readers to reclaim their purpose—no matter how far off course they’ve wandered.
