My advice is: Don't step away from the cage.
You seem to be too impatient about things, you want results immediately and, I am sorry to say, that does NOT work with parrots -and I don't mean your parrot, specifically, but any and all parrots. It takes about two years to get a parrot to feel completely comfortable with a new home, diet, routine, human, etc. so I suggest you take it easy and forget about any expectations you might have. Parrots are not easy pets to keep, they require A LOT of work and patience.
I would also caution you about what you ask of him in the first few months because this time is the foundation for your entire relationship with him and, if you screw up and alienate him, it will take twice as long and three times as hard work as if you do things right.