Patrick O'Shaughnessy

Say more about this concept of future self.

If I apply future self to Sixth Street, to the whole thing, and you think five, 10 years hence, something like that, what do you hope it becomes that it is not yet?

My friend Boyd Vardy has this great phrase, which is, we don't know where we're going, but we know how to get there.

Yeah, I like that.

I like that.

Which sounds a little bit like that.

Well, I'm fascinated by what you've built.

It's so interesting and fun to hear all about it, its history and its unique aspects and where it's led you.

It's such a fantastic conversation.

When I do these, I end with the same traditional closing question for everyone.

What is the kindest thing that anyone's ever done for you?

Amazing.

Thank you so much for your time.

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