The myth of the selfless worker tells us that success comes from endless sacrifice—working harder, giving more, and putting yourself last.

High performers are especially vulnerable to this trap because they care deeply, see all the gaps, and know they can fix them. But sacrificing yourself doesn’t make you more valuable—it holds you back.

In this episode of Healing the Wounded Professional, we break down the origins of this outdated myth, why high performers fall into it, and how to break free with a wiser approach to work—a smarter, more intentional way to succeed without losing yourself.

The Healing the Wounded Professional podcast is created, written, produced, and copyrighted by high-performer strategist Katherine R. Lieber of TitaniumBlue LLC, creator of the Healing the Wounded Professional program.