The 12 Steps

Step 1

Admit that you, of yourself, are powerless to overcome your addictions and that your life has become unmanageable.

Step 2

Come to believe that the power of God can restore you to complete spiritual health.

Step 3

Decide to turn your will and your life over to the care of God the Eternal Father and his son Jesus Christ.

Step 4

Make searching and fearless written moral inventory of yourself.

Step 5

Admit to yourself, to your Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ, to proper priesthood authority, and to another person the exact nature of your wrongs.

Step 6

Become entirely ready to have God remove all your character weaknesses.

Step 7

Humbly ask Heavenly Father to remove your short comings.

Step 8

Make a written list of all persons you have harmed and become willing to make restitution with them.

Step 9

Wherever possible, make direct restitution to all persons you have harmed.

Step 10

Continue to take personal inventory, and when you are wrong promptly admit it.

Step 11

Seek through prayer and meditation to know the Lord's will and to have the power to carry it out.

Step 12

Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, share this message with others and practice these principles in all you do.

Work Ethic

I found this on line and thought that it was worth making mention.

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  Arrive to work at least 15 minutes before you're scheduled start time. This offers the ability to mentally prepare for tasks. Plan to work the time and days agreed upon. Schedule all appointments outside of the times you've committed to your employer. A great attendance record is an essential attribute of a strong work ethic.
  
  
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  Maintain a professional demeanor at all times. Be cordial and friendly to all staff in the company. Refrain from allowing your home life to spill over into your employment environment. Conversations should focus primarily on work related issues. Respect yourself and others.
  
  
  
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  Put a positive spin on negative comments. A positive attitude is crucial to having a strong work ethic. Bring a fresh perspective to problems at work.
  
  
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  Developing a strong work ethic involves taking initiative. Attempt to solve problems at work independently. Use your training materials to assist in locating a solution. Be confident and self-motivated in your ability to handle job responsibilities.
  
  
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  Honor your commitments. Being dependable creates confidence in your capacity to handle more responsibility. Seek to serve the interest of the company's goals, objectives and mission. Do your part to create a productive place to work.
  
  
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  Strive to do the job right the first time. Quality and quantity of work is a direct reflection of personal character and integrity. A productive worker with strong work ethic takes the time to produce quality work. Take pride in your work.
  
  
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  Respect what others contribute to the work environment. Concentrate on your job and commitment to a proactive attitude. Be a team player. Help others at work without being asked.
  
  
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  Go the extra mile whenever necessary to ensure that your verbal and written interactions with others are productive. Communication skills are an indispensable asset to any organization. Use empathy and self control when diffusing disagreements.
  
  

Help!!!

I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I have been an active member all of my life. Thats not to say I have not problems of my own when it comes to drugs, alcohol etc. My son has now had a drug problem for 8 of his 22 years. He is an Addict. His drug of choice, Heroin! I often ask myself how did  this happen? Did I allow it to happen? How can I fix it? How do men/people move forward in life, in a society that won't give them a chance. These are just a few of the questions I have.  I'm grasping at straws trying to find a way to help these men learn how to work hard and smart and get themselves moving forward in life.