About Quote by Susan Cheever
“The program of A.A., as written by Bill Wilson and Dr. Smith, only has one purpose: to get you sober. That's it. To make you a better person, forget it. That was one of the things he came to understand in those years of trial and error. It has to be about only one thing.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A.A. History, Bill Wilson and Dr. Smith, 1970s
The core aim of AA is sobriety; any extra goals dilute its effectiveness.
In simple terms: AA should focus solely on sobriety.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize sobriety above all.
Themes
addiction recovery
focus
simplicity
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal recovery
- group meetings
- sober living
- mentorship
Key Concepts
one‑thing focus
behavior change
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you keep your recovery goal singular?
- What distractions might pull you from sobriety?
A Different Perspective
If you add too many objectives, the program can lose its power.
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