Yes!

Agreed. Although I know it as eighty percent of life is showing up. Either way, showing up will lead us to success.

Thanks for the reminder.

~Trish

I would think it would depend very much on the situation.

If we are talking about alcoholism here, then there is no way you would get an 80% success in combatting alcoholism for just showing up at meetings or whatever, it takes a lot more than that to get sober and, more importantly, to stay sober - like a willingness to go to any lengths!

It's a Metaphor!!!! I personally understand the relevance of showing up and as a meeting maker and Step worker I've accomplished many- many glorious years of contented Soobriety....So ya'll stay away from the peanut gallery.....Suit up Show up!!!!!Hmmmm
Billy

Yep - when I started I was told "suit up, show up and shut up". Tis a good thing for this drunk to do...
Hugs,
Dennis

well, cannot resist. his 80% landed him in court for having underage sex as an adopted parent-with mia farrow-the girl called "dad".

normally, a good premise though.....

Nice!!!! So happy that they still dont discredit me!!!!
Its a statement by a fellow human- being I guess that only counts if someone has no issues with this person or someone who reminds one of this person..... Unfortunately healing is slow and Resentments flow freely...
Billy

I love ya Billy, & I got ya the 1st time. :)

I got a grand ol' f8ck you from the peanut gallery tonight!!!
I like it when they pay attention.

Hugglez, Billie

I think any resentments are more at the replies than the post. I don't have any resentment with Woody Allen, never met the guy.

My point is that slogans or one-liners may have an element of truth but they are often open to much misinterpretation and can therefore be dangerous in a way. It's like some of the slogans that are well-known around the rooms of AA which are actually not a part of the AA programme, stuff like

"Don't drink and keep coming back" - some can't do that if they are very ill.

"Think, think, think" - about what exactly? Anything? The problem with most alkies is they think too much and don't actually do much - AA is primarily a programme of action, working through the Steps and carrying the message to others.

Just a couple of examples....

Unless you're drunk or going to a bar, lol

if 80% is just showeing up then ive got a 20% chance of getting the 80% right