Aa Quote by Alcoholics Anonymous
““...one of the primary differences between alcoholics and nonalcoholics is that nonalcoholics change their behavior to meet their goals and alcoholics change their goals to meet their behaviors.””
About This Quote
Source Literature: Alcoholics Anonymous 12‑Step Text, 1939
Non‑alcoholics align goals with behavior; alcoholics reverse that, shaping goals to fit harmful habits.
In simple terms: Goals and behavior should match positively.
Key Takeaway
Align goals with healthy actions.
Themes
addiction
behavior change
goal setting
self‑control
recovery
Mood
supportive
hopeful
Type
self‑help
motivational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- personal coaching
- support groups
- self‑help planning
Key Concepts
cognitive restructuring
habit formation
self‑efficacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits reinforce your goals?
- How can you restructure environment?
A Different Perspective
Changing goals alone may not address underlying addiction.
![“[Alcohol] not only replaces positive actions which would address the root causes of our despondency – it prevents them, as more energy becomes focused on achieving and recovering from the drunken state.” quote by Crimethinc](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/92b/crimethinc-28979_quote_alcohol-not-only-replaces-positive-actio_906381.jpg)
