not sure what the real question is here, but heres my experience:
No major changes in the first year
i had asked about this and was told it started out in early AA . it was a suggestion after seeing what worked good and what didnt with alcoholics. some seriously regretted changes early on when their brain was still in a fog.
What is walking through the door of your first few meetings?
courageous.
What is a Third step?
faith, commitment, surrender