When a guy says “I need to be in a better place for myself first”…

This guy and I have been talking on and off for a little while now. I’m not looking for a relationship and he knows that. He’s between jobs right now and just feels like his life is a mess. We talked the other day and just randomly said I need to get my life in order first. I was caught off guard cause I thought we were in the same page and It was a random thing to bring up. Thoughts?