# Self-Knowledge Steadies Big Changes by Bryant McGill > “Big changes invite doubt from others and from within. A move, a new career, or a fresh start can look reckless to people who prefer the familiar path. Seasoned self-knowledge steadies a person through that doubt.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *Leaving Toxic Dynamics Without Losing Compassion - Livestream (Jan 2016)* ## Sources and Context - **Source:** [[livestreams/Leaving Toxic Dynamics Without Losing Compassion - Livestream|Leaving Toxic Dynamics Without Losing Compassion - Livestream]] — exact quotation from the dated developed livestream document (2016-01-18). ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/simple reminders/Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought|Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought]] - **Livestream:** [[livestreams/Leaving Toxic Dynamics Without Losing Compassion - Livestream|Leaving Toxic Dynamics Without Losing Compassion - Livestream]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Life Transitions|Life Transitions]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Big changes invite doubt from others and from within. A move, a new career, or a fresh start can look reckless to people who prefer the familiar path. Seasoned self-knowledge steadies a person through that doubt.” — Bryant McGill, Leaving Toxic Dynamics Without Losing Compassion - Livestream (Jan 2016) https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-bryant-mcgill-self-knowledge-steadies-change ```