# The Lone Martyr Trap | Ep 970

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Podcast: [Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah Ashong](https://stenobird.com/podcast/outlier-s-edge-podcast-with-niiamah-ashong-699880)
Published: 2026-05-25T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://niiamahashong.com
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## Resource

"I was meant to burn my candle out so that other people could have what they needed." — Tony Martinetti Join 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 try 07:24 — Meet Tony Martinetti 11:12 — Depression and the bottom rung 15:04 — What brings you fulfillment now 17:31 — Addicted to doing not being 22:14 — World-changing conversation agreement 27:36 — Why are you on this earth 33:55 — The CF children living to adults 40:59 — Freedom versus suffering revealed 45:28 — Three gifts of choosing suffering 55:59 — The darkness chasing you 01:01:26 — Make darkness an ally Follow Outlier's Edge Socials: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website Episode originally published on: 8/2/2020

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