"Half the time he disagreed with it, but I felt good about that. I thought that was a really healthy thing."
"You've got to cultivate people who know things you don't and have skills you don't-and yes, that can be taught,"
"People who plan their life when they're 18 years old and say, 'This is my life plan,' would generally be surprised and maybe disappointed,"
George W. Bush maintained a close, consultative relationship with Bill Clinton, calling about twice a year during his second term to discuss challenges. Clinton welcomed the exchanges, noting that disagreement still felt productive and healthy. Clinton emphasized cultivating people who possess different knowledge and skills and teaching those abilities where needed. Clinton also stressed helping people overcome personal obstacles so they can pursue their goals. Bush warned against rigid life plans and recommended openness to unexpected paths, observing that life rarely unfolds exactly as planned. Both presidents’ experiences highlight adaptability, cross-perspective learning, and mentorship as paths to success.
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