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EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 1H 7M

The Lone Martyr Trap | Ep 970

from Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah Ashong

"I was meant to burn my candle out so that other people could have what they needed." — Tony MartinettiJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Tony for a throwback live coaching session that goes to the root of why high achievers burn out. Tony spent 20 years building a successful career in biotech while quietly suffering inside, eventually hitting the bottom and climbing out. Now he coaches tech leaders through burnout and fulfillment. In this session, Niiamah uncovers the belief Tony had never named out loud: he thought he was put on earth to suffer so others could have what they wanted. That belief drove everything, including the depression, the burnout, and the relentless action that kept him ahead of the darkness. If you have ever given everything to others while quietly leaving nothing for yourself, this episode is for you.Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you'll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about leveraging what makes them different to make a difference in the world.Timestamps:00:03 — You don't need to try07:24 — Meet Tony Martinetti11:12 — Depression and the bottom rung15:04 — What brings you fulfillment now17:31 — Addicted to doing not being22:14 — World-changing conversation agreement27:36 — Why are you on this earth33:55 — The CF children living to adults40:59 — Freedom versus suffering revealed45:28 — Three gifts of choosing suffering55:59 — The darkness chasing you01:01:26 — Make darkness an allyFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | WebsiteEpisode originally published on: 8/2/2020

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