These steps are only a guide to help you know Jesus Christ as your Savior, they are not a formula of works, and the steps are not necessarily in an order in which your heart responds.
Salvation is a matter of faith and the heart.
We come to him dirty from sin. We need to cease from our works of trying to be good enough to be saved. We can't cleanse ourselves from sin, Jesus does this for us, we must have a willing and honest heart and He will wash us. Ceasing from sin is a fruit of repentance proving faith and salvation but that's not what saves us from our sins. Though ceasing from sin is an essential part of your salvation and walk with Jesus it is Jesus Christ who saves you.