Getting to the Root of Mass Shootings: Why a “Single-Fix” Mindset Misses the Mark Mass shootings are one of the most painful and polarizing topics in American life. Communities grieve, politics harden, and the conversation often collapses into a tug-of-war over gun laws versus mental health. If we’re serious about saving lives, we have to get past slogans and build a prevention strategy that matches the complexity of the problem. That starts with a hard look at what the data actually show about who commits these attacks, why they do it, and what works to stop them—before the shooting starts. 
Career Development
Career Development

This image below is a circular diagram titled “Career Development”, broken into four main quadrants that guide the process of building a career. Here’s a summary of each quadrant and its key components:
1. Know Yourself (Yellow Section)
Gain self-awareness to align your career with who you are.
• Values – Identify what matters most to you (e.g., work-life balance, helping others, financial security).
• Interests – Reflect on activities you enjoy and topics you’re curious about.
• Strengths – Determine what you’re naturally good at through feedback or assessments.
• Traits – Understand personality characteristics that shape your work style (e.g., introverted, detail-oriented).
• Ambitions – Define your long-term career dreams and the kind of impact you want to make.
2. Explore Options (Green Section)
Use your self-knowledge to discover what’s possible.
• Occupational Research – Learn about job duties, salary ranges, required education, and growth outlook for different roles.
• Industry Trends – Explore emerging fields, evolving technologies, and job market changes.
• Career Options for Degree – Look into various paths your current or future degree can lead to, including nontraditional roles.
3. Get Focused (Blue Section)
Create a roadmap to move forward with intention.
• Decision Making – Compare your options based on fit, feasibility, and alignment with your values and goals.
• Goal Setting – Break long-term ambitions into actionable short- and medium-term goals (SMART goals are great here).
• Action Planning – Develop a step-by-step timeline for tasks like networking, gaining certifications, or applying to programs.
4. Take Action (Orange Section)
Put your plan into motion with hands-on experience and professional connection.
• Gain Experience – Pursue internships, volunteer work, job shadowing, or freelance gigs to build skills and confidence.
• Job Search Tools – Create or update your resume, LinkedIn profile, cover letters, and portfolio. Learn interview skills.
• Connect with Employers – Network at job fairs, informational interviews, or online platforms. Reach out to alumni or professionals in your field.

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Tim is a graduate of Iowa State University and has a Mechanical Engineering degree. He spent 40 years in Corporate America before retiring and focusing on other endeavors. He is active with his loving wife and family, volunteering, keeping fit, running the West Egg businesses, and writing blogs and articles for the newspaper.
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