Will Always One Step Ahead?

when you are one step ahead of somebody/something, you manage to avoid them or to achieve something more quickly than they do: One of the reasons why they're so successful as a business is because they always seem to be one step ahead of the competition.

What does the saying one step ahead mean?

1 : better prepared than (someone or something) The teacher really has to work to keep one step ahead of the class. She always seems to be one step ahead of me. 2 : able to avoid being caught or found by (someone or something) So far the killer has managed to stay one step ahead of the police/law.

Why is it important to be one step ahead?

Efficiency, organization, and experience are important, but staying one step ahead of your executive is the key to success. It may seem like mind-reading, but being able to see around corners and know what your executive needs before they ask for it will help you shine as an EA.