Step 10 // Maintain

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Daily inventory = fix issues before they spread

The Step: Continue to take personal inventory, and when we are wrong, promptly admit it.

Game theory: This is error correction. In repeated games, small unaddressed defects turn into big breakdowns. Step 10 keeps the system stable.

SCIENCE: why it helps

• Stops relapse cascades: catch drift early.

• Builds self-awareness: quicker recovery from mistakes.

• Protects relationships: fast repairs preserve trust.

Plain terms: “I don’t wait until my life is on fire. I do small repairs every day.”