THE 100% STEP
Recovery Einstein's Big Book perspective on the AA Daily Reflection for January 11.
The '100% Step' reminds us that half measures availed us nothing — the Big Book makes this crystal clear on page 60: 'We stood at the turning point. We asked His protection and care with complete abandon.' [Page 60] That's not 99% effort. It's all or nothing. The Promises on pages 83-84 don't come to those who do a halfway job; they come to those who 'have had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps' — and that awakening requires our full, honest participation. [Page 83] So the 100% step is any step we give our whole heart to — but especially Steps 4 through 9, where thoroughness can make or break our recovery. It's the difference between staying sober and relapsing.
In what specific area of my program have I been holding back, settling for 90% when the Big Book calls for 100%?
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This is Recovery Einstein's original Big Book perspective on the day's theme — not the official AA Daily Reflections text. For the official reflection, follow the aa.org link above. Page references are to Alcoholics Anonymous (the Big Book), 4th Edition.
Quick answers
What is the AA Daily Reflection for January 11?
The theme for January 11 is “The 100% Step.” The '100% Step' reminds us that half measures availed us nothing — the Big Book makes this crystal clear on page 60: 'We stood at the turning point.
In what specific area of my program have I been holding back, settling for 90% when the Big Book calls for 100%?
[Page 83] So the 100% step is any step we give our whole heart to — but especially Steps 4 through 9, where thoroughness can make or break our recovery. It's the difference between staying sober and relapsing. (Big Book: Chapter 5, pages 59-60; Chapter 6, pages 83-84)