5 Birds and Why You’re Still Stuck

"There's an old riddle that says:
Five birds are sitting on a tree.
Four decide to fly off.
How many are left?

What's your answer?

Take a moment.

No need to rush it.

How many?

The answer… is five.

Because deciding isn't doing.

4 birds made a choice — but they didn't make a move.

And that… is where too many of us live our lives.

In limbo.

In between deciding and doing. Between knowing what to do and the courage it takes to do it.

This is very common at the beginning of each year. You say to yourself: 

"I've decided to get healthy." But your shoes are still clean.

"I've decided to start that business." But the plan's still in your head.

"I've decided to change." But your habits haven't moved an inch.

But deciding doesn't change your body. Deciding doesn't build your brand. Deciding doesn't repair your broken relationship, write the book, or stack your savings.

Only doing does that.

So let me ask you directly:

What have you decided on lately...
...but still haven't done?

What's that thing you keep saying you'll start — but never do?

The clock doesn't care about your intentions.
And life? Life rewards movement, not just intention.

You want clarity? Take a step.
You want confidence? Take two. Motion creates momentum.

But most people? Are like the 5 birds — talking about how one day, they will fly off. Perched on dreams they never pursue. Stuck on a familiar branch of comfort, calling it preparation.

But if you're still waiting to feel ready, if you have decided but haven't moved, then you're not serious about change.

Your wings won't work until they're stretched.
And Faith doesn't grow until it's tested.
And growth — real, gritty, life-altering growth — never happens on the branch.

So get off the branch.

Move.

Make the call.
Take the walk.
Say the hard thing.
Start the thing you've been postponing.

Don't be the one who decides.
Be the one who flies.

This is your time.

This is your moment, don't stay perched.

Take command...

The sky's waiting."