Have you ever been let down by someone who was there to lift you up. My teacher told me that I was fat. I grew up not too far from here and I was learning to write using an ink nib.I was overweight. I didn't have much confidence. didn't really believe in myself, but I was practicing.I was trying my very hardest to make that writing the best it could be. And the teacher asked me to come to the front of the class and he dictated a sentence for me to copy out. And he said, "Do it in your very, very best writin ...

Core Message - The core of the 12 steps is not self-removal but self-improvement, contrasting with the modern emphasis on building a personal brand and chasing titles [4][5] - True value lies in what one gives, and worth is measured by how quietly one serves, highlighting the radical nature of anonymity as an ego death [5] - Identifying with others, stripping away superficial identities, allows people to meet as equals, fostering human flourishing [7][8] Program & Impact - Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous operate in over 180 countries, with over 2 million people accessing the 12 steps, demonstrating the program's global reach and impact [9] - The program welcomes anyone regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, or religion, focusing on helping with their problem [10] - Healing and flourishing enable individuals to help others, emphasizing the importance of peer-to-peer support [17] Daily Steps for Personal Growth - The speaker outlines 12 daily steps inspired by the program, including honesty, hope, surrender, courage, truth, willingness, humility, love, repair, reflection, stillness, and service [14][15][16] - These steps encourage individuals to admit they don't know, believe in change, let go of control, confront fears, share authentically, release habits, ask for help, show compassion, make amends, evaluate their day, practice silence, and seek opportunities to help others [14][15][16]