She has a name for the thing that hollows people out at work.
Self-estrangement.
Emily Pantel spent years living it before she found the words. Now she helps people find the way back — before they update the resume, before they rewrite the LinkedIn, before they do anything else.
This Field Note is about the self that survives the labels. About what happens when the plan falls apart and the open road appears. About a mantra she gave herself when she finally stopped following the reinforcement and started following the fun.
Listen above.
If this landed, send it to someone who’s been performing fine for too long. They’ll know exactly what you mean.
With gratitude,
Lindsey
P.S. Tickets are now on sale for The Human Record — an in person Field Notes experience on September 26th, 11am–5pm at Bronxlandia in NYC.
P.P.S. Emily and I are gathering a small group in the Catskills on July 22nd — somewhere between a workshop and a campfire, for people navigating the tension of purpose and profit. Fifteen spots. Pay what the day means to you. Details and tickets here.
