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Hi,<\/p>\n

My name is Brian Kotlyar. I am completely normal.<\/p>\n

By some people\u2019s standards I\u2019m successful (I have a good job, I own a home, I have a positive net worth, I\u2019m reasonably healthy, and for the most part people appear to like me).<\/p>\n

By some people\u2019s standards I haven\u2019t done much (I\u2019m not rich, I\u2019m single, I can\u2019t compete at a world class level in any sports or hobbies).<\/p>\n

Why do I think I have the right to blog \/ your attention?<\/p>\n

Well, for some reason people keep asking me for advice. I\u2019m going to take that as an indication that what I say is at least somewhat interesting and valuable. Also, this stuff is free, and if you don\u2019t want to read it you don\u2019t have to.<\/p>\n

On this blog I will write about how to get out of your 20s in decent financial, psychological, and physical shape.<\/p>\n

So that:<\/p>\n

A) I can share it with people that might need help.<\/p>\n

B) I have some record of things I thought to laugh at and\/or appreciate on my death bed.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s about it.<\/p>\n

If you have anything to tell me you can reach me on twitter @bkotlyar or via e-mail at brian at briankotlyar dot com.<\/p>\n

Love and kisses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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