The author had always told himself he needed to get back in shape, but kept waiting for the perfect time and opportunity to arise when he would have an extra hour a day. He thought he needed the right job, financial position or for his kids to grow up more before making the time, but realized no magical moment was going to come and he needed to decide to make the time for himself that day instead of waiting. He did not want to be out of shape and on the sidelines, unable to enjoy activities like sports and hiking with his kids to their fullest.