I can't deny I'm a better ex-president than I was a president.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author believes he is more effective or impactful after leaving office than while in it.
- In plain terms
- I do more good after my presidency.
- What can you take from it?
- Impact can grow after leaving formal power.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is a leader most effective?
- How do we measure political success?
Another view
Effectiveness is subjective and hard to measure objectively across different roles.
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