# Deep Connection Begins With Self-Knowledge by Bryant McGill > “Deep connection with others begins with deep connection with oneself. Relationships, like technology, are often used only at the surface. Knowing oneself well makes richer connections possible.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *Emergence, Compounding Effort, and the Architecture of a Mission - Livestream (Aug 2016)* ## Sources and Context - **Authoritative developed source:** [[livestreams/Emergence, Compounding Effort, and the Architecture of a Mission - Livestream|Emergence, Compounding Effort, and the Architecture of a Mission - Livestream]] — the Reminder reproduces the complete marked quotation object without alteration. For this workflow, the developed livestream document is the source authority. - **Relational context:** Self-knowledge supplies material for honest connection: a person who can recognize motives, needs, limits, and commitments can meet others with greater depth. The technology comparison concerns depth of use rather than treating relationships as instruments. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/A Diplomatic Approach to Symbiosis|A Diplomatic Approach to Symbiosis]] - **Article:** [[articles/The Greatest Transformation in Human History|The Greatest Transformation in Human History]] - **Article:** [[articles/simple reminders/Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought|Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought]] - **Livestream:** [[livestreams/Emergence, Compounding Effort, and the Architecture of a Mission - Livestream|Emergence, Compounding Effort, and the Architecture of a Mission - Livestream]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Self-Knowledge|Self-Knowledge]] - [[wiki/Relationships|Relationships]] - [[wiki/Self-Awareness|Self-Awareness]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Deep connection with others begins with deep connection with oneself. Relationships, like technology, are often used only at the surface. Knowing oneself well makes richer connections possible.” — Bryant McGill, Emergence, Compounding Effort, and the Architecture of a Mission - Livestream (Aug 2016) https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-bryant-mcgill-connection-self-knowledge ```