Has the OP returned? Funny how a thread is started and then a huge argument ensues, all without the OP.
Honestly, to the OP, if you are held back by the HP thing, then just ignore that part. A lot of people really have no idea what they are talking about when speaking about the steps, because they've never worked thru them with a sponsor! It's like judging the state of Alabama when you've never stepped inside.