“I spend a great deal of time passing on what I learned to others who want and need it badly. I do it for four reasons:
1. Sense of duty.
2. It is a pleasure.
3. Because in so doing I am paying my debt to the man who took time to pass it on to me.
4. Because every time I do it I take out a little more insurance for myself against a possible slip.” (Dr Bob’s Nightmare)
Not drinking is not a sign I have recovered.
Not being burgled is not a sign I have insurance.
The first nine steps take out the insurance, and the last three pay the premiums.