After George W. Bush succeeded Bill Clinton in the White House, the two didn’t drift into political distance. In fact, during Bush’s second term, he called his rival about twice a year to talk through the challenges he was facing.
“He asked my opinion,” Clinton recalled in a video that’s recirculated on social media. “Half the time he disagreed with it, but I felt good about that. I thought that was a really healthy thing.”
For Clinton, the exchange reflected a broader principle that applies far beyond politics: Success often comes down to learning from people who think differently—and getting out of your own way.
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