My experience with this step is to let in the TRUTH...The truth about any given problem..I ADMIT I cant change this problem ie..Drugs, drinking, sex, food etc... on my OWN FREE WILL...(powerless) next I see how this problem has affected my LIFE and Ive been UNABLE to achieve lifes purpose (unmanageable). Surrender in this war (addiction) is actually how this battle is won..Acceptance, Honesty, Willingness, and Humility are some principles WE practice in Step One.When Im truly convinced Im beat..... Im ready for Step Two.....