Any minute now, it will begin. Before you’ve even dismantled the faux cobwebs from your windowsill, you’ll hear it: the familiar jingle jangle of holiday shopping commercials.

Ah, yes. It’s that precarious time of year when we’re taunted with ads for things we never knew we wanted, most certainly don’t need, yet suddenly have to have. Undoubtedly during this season, we will be challenged — many of us forced to look deep within and answer one of life’s most grueling questions: Do I gift this state-of-the-art Vitamix A3500 blender, or secretly keep it for myself?

Despite the Vitamix’s promise of routinely perfect smoothies, the best gift you can get yourself this year is a career you love. Plus, if the pay is right, you can splurge on two blenders — one for you and one for Aunt Susan. See? Everybody wins.

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