The final difficulty in working step 8 is separating it from step 9. When we make projections about making amends it can be an obstacle in both making the list and becoming willing. We should try to make our list as if there is no step 9. Our main objective is to create the list and be willing. The paradox is learning that many times we owe amends to the people we resented in our fourth step inventory. We are benefiting from intentional shifts in perspectives and attitudes about ourselves and how we deal with other people.