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#FreeThinkingWithMontel #MontelWilliams #CostOfSuccess
What does it really cost to be successful?
In this episode of Free Thinking with Montel, Montel Williams sits down with Dr. Craig Yorke—neurosurgeon and author of Steep: A Black Neurosurgeon’s Journey—to unpack the hidden cost of excellence.
From growing up in segregated Boston to becoming a leading neurosurgeon, Yorke shares the pressure of being raised to be “beyond criticism,” the reality of navigating race and identity in America, and the emotional toll of a life built on discipline and survival.
This conversation explores:
If you’ve ever felt the weight of expectations—or questioned what success really means—this episode is for you.
👉 Subscribe for more conversations that challenge how you think.
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#FreeThinkingWithMontel #MontelWilliams #CostOfSuccess
What does it really cost to be successful?
In this episode of Free Thinking with Montel, Montel Williams sits down with Dr. Craig Yorke—neurosurgeon and author of Steep: A Black Neurosurgeon’s Journey—to unpack the hidden cost of excellence.
From growing up in segregated Boston to becoming a leading neurosurgeon, Yorke shares the pressure of being raised to be “beyond criticism,” the reality of navigating race and identity in America, and the emotional toll of a life built on discipline and survival.
This conversation explores:
If you’ve ever felt the weight of expectations—or questioned what success really means—this episode is for you.
👉 Subscribe for more conversations that challenge how you think.
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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