MOORE: We don't have forever

Life is fleeting. When we’re young, we feel like we have all the time in the world. It seems like yesterday when he and I were in sixth grade, dumping dish soap into the hot tub and filling the neighborhood with bubbles.

In a flash, we were graduating high school and swimming 375 miles from the top of Lake Michigan to Chicago with three other friends. As the saying goes, “Time flies.” It is a relentless force, always moving forward, never waiting for anyone.

“Time is the most valuable thing a person can spend,” said Theophrastus.

You may think it’s too late. You may think your time has passed. But consider this: London is eight hours ahead of Los Angeles, but there is still time for LA. While this might seem like a silly analogy, it illustrates an important point. Have you ever heard about a person who became a CEO at 25 and died at 50, while another person became a CEO at 50 and died at 90? Obama retired at 55, while Trump started at 70.

Some people may seem ahead of you, and you might think, “Why bother? It’s too late for me.” But everyone in this world runs their race in their own time. They are in their time zone, and you are in yours.

“There is no right time. There is just time and what you choose to do with it,” said J.K. Rowling.

The essence of this wisdom is that the perfect moment to start living your dreams will never come on its own. You must seize the moment, create the opportunity and decide to start now.

So, how do you start? Begin by acknowledging where you are and where you want to be. Set goals, no matter how small, and take steps toward them. Each moment spent working toward your dreams is a moment well spent.

As the great philosopher Lao Tzu said, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”

Embrace your journey, and remember that it’s always possible to make a change, take a step forward, and pursue what truly matters to you. Time is precious; the only way to honor it is by making the most of every moment.

“Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going,” said Sam Levenson.

This means that instead of fixating on the passage of time, focus on your actions and the progress you’re making. Every second is a chance to move closer to your goals and to live a life that fulfills and excites you.

So, ask yourself: Are you living the life you want? If not, now is the time to start. Reflect on your dreams, passions and the steps needed to reach them. Take inspiration from those who have walked before you, and remember that your unique journey is valuable and significant.

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life,” Steve Jobs once advised.

This is your life, your time. Make it count. Live authentically, chase your dreams with vigor, and appreciate the beauty of every moment you have. Make sure your friends and family know you love them. Hug them and spend time with them.

Every heartbeat and breath is a gift, an opportunity to make a difference, love, create and live fully. Don’t let the minutes slip away unnoticed. Embrace each one, for they are the building blocks of your legacy.

Time waits for no one. Start today — live passionately, dream boldly and remember it’s never too late to begin again. We don’t have forever and never know when our time will be up. Take advantage of every moment, seize opportunities and make the most of the time you have now.