Alcoholics Anonymous's Original Six Steps
Below is a handwitten, autographed and dated note by Bill W. of the original first "Six Steps." From this note the original first six steps were drafted and are as follows:
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We admitted that we were licked, that we were powerless over alcohol.
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We made a moral inventory of our defects or sins.
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We confessed or shared our shortcomings with another person in confidence.
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We made restitution to all those we had harmed by our drinking.
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We tried to help other alcoholics, with no thought of reward in money or prestige.
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We prayed to whatever God we thought there was for power to practice these precepts.

Step 1: Admitted hopeless
Step 2: Got honest with self
Step 3: Got honest with another
Step 4: Made amends
Step 5: Helped others without demand
Step 6: Prayed to God as you understand him