I just woke up and your post was confusing me a bit.
I think it is comparing AA recovery to making a lifestyle change type of recovery.
There may be more, but I read it through and I sort of got lost towards the end.
If I had fit into my AA experience better, I might still be there. But, I gave it the college try and took what was useful.
All you smart AA anf non AA folks here are part of my salvation now.
When it comes to my saving grace overall, AA gave me the answer.....God first.
Thanks.