“are you saying that since it’s so hard to study classic sefarim, therefore should do 12 step instead?!? and it’s truly the same principles???????”
Yes, they are the same principles. But 12 step programs are for people with specific issues. If you drink too much, go to Alcoholics Anonymous. If you are addicted to other drugs, go to Narcotics Anonymous or Cocaine Anonymous or Marijuana Anonymous as appropriate. If you eat too much, go to Overeaters Anonymous. If you can’t stop gambling, go to Gamblers Anonymous. If you can’t control your use of credit cards, go to Debtors Anonymous. If an alcoholic or drug addict is making your life miserable, go to Al-Anon or Nar-Anon. Don’t think for a second that those are “easy” programs any more than immersing yourself in the classic mussar works is “easy”. But the rewards are almost unlimited.