One of my favorite quotes is by John Petit-Senn:

"True courage is like a kite.. a contrary wind raises it higher."

For the record, I had an amazing career at Goldman Sachs. I got to be part of one of the greatest franchises on the planet - over the last 3 decades I have had the opportunity to contribute to so many amazing organizations, my own family, and to 85 Broads -- all because I got a shot at the title -- to join a firm that allowed me to share my wealth with so many others.

While at Goldman Sachs, I worked with some of the best and brightest people in the business - I had a 14 year career run which will stand the test of time FOREVER.

So let me give a SHOUTOUT to the firm I love -- the firm that made everything I have ever accomplished or achieved possible - to the greatest friends I will ever know -- this is not about taking the money and running -- it's not about claiming to have been part of the greatest franchise on earth and then disengaging -- it's all about STEPPING INTO THE BATTER'S BOX ONE MORE TIME - to say thanks RIGHT NOW, TODAY for giving me and so many others the unprecedented opportunity to succeed beyond our wildest dreams -- that is the Goldman Sachs that I am proud to be an alumni of -- today, tomorrow, forever.

ROCK ON GS. May that contrary wind lift you up and like a kite, raise you higher.