Join Joe McDonald as he discusses the transformative power of shifting our focus from ourselves to helping others through Steps 10 and 11 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe reflects on how, for many of us, we spent much of our lives without considering how we could improve—unless it was to cover our tracks. He humorously emphasizes that true growth comes from looking at what we can do better, especially in terms of helping others and packing more into the stream of life. Joe reminds us that when we feel like we’re sinking, the best solution is often found in service to others.

In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 10 encourages us to take personal inventory and admit our wrongs, while Step 11 calls for seeking a stronger conscious contact with our Higher Power. Joe emphasizes that spiritual freedo ...