ahead

We sometimes say “they’re so far ahead of me” as though it means they’re out of our league or someone we can’t talk to or relate to. I mean, they’re just so far ahead, almost implying they are better than us.

But, if you’re on a plane to London from LA and someone tells you there’s another plane five hours ahead of you, do we think that they’re somehow “better”? No, we just understand they left earlier. Plain and simple.

So the next time you meet or hear about someone who is “so far ahead of you” just remember it doesn’t mean they are better or wouldn't want to talk to you - in fact, it means they are the perfect person to talk to. They left earlier and no exactly where the turbulence and clear skies are on your path.