working the steps

What Happened Before What Happened Happened

What Happened Before What Happened Happened

An AA brother shared, “When I was drinking, I would often wake up hungover and wonder what the hell happened?” ...
Complacency is worse than resentment (Part 2)

Complacency is worse than resentment (Part 2)

Last week I shared a series of “Hey Martha” factoids about patients not following medically prescribed treatment protocols, comparing those ...
Complacency is worse than resentment (Part 1)

Complacency is worse than resentment (Part 1)

Years ago, I produced and starred in a cable TV show. I learned the importance of, “Hey Martha.” A “Hey ...
When Have I Completed Step #12?

When Have I Completed Step #12?

The topic of the meeting was Step #12. One fellow asked, how do you know when you have completed Step ...
From fixing the past to facing the future

From fixing the past to facing the future

We had been negotiating an investment in a company. It was a turnaround opportunity. The negotiations accelerated when the bankers ...
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Writing the Name

Writing the Name

The first part of the process is writing a grudge list, so-called by Bill Wilson in the Big Book. As ...
AA is not a spectator sport

AA is not a spectator sport

A great share at a meeting – “Drinking is not a spectator sport, and neither is AA.” I cannot enjoy ...
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