Are You Unconventional Enough in Your Thinking?

Phil McKinney
7 min readFeb 14, 2022

Unconventional thinking from unconventional individuals is the lifeblood of innovation.

They are the people who see things in a new way, and because of this, they often come up with truly unconventional ideas. Ideas that conventional thinkers would never think of. And while it’s true that many unconventional individuals do not have formal training in science or engineering, that doesn’t mean they can’t be just as successful as those who do. In fact, unconventional thinkers created some of the most profound unconventional ideas of all time.

So what makes someone an unconventional thinker? In a nutshell, it’s their ability to see the world differently with what I call an investigative lens. They’re not afraid to challenge the status quo, and they’re always looking for new and innovative ways to find creative solutions. Unconventional individuals are very passionate about their work, and they’re not afraid to take significant risk.

Some may view them as rebels who are shaking up the status quo. Others may view them as a disruptive force that can be difficult to work with. However, most people would likely agree that unconventional thinkers are highly valuable in today’s fast-paced, constantly changing world.

Unconventional Ideas Beyond Science and Engineering

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Phil McKinney

Excited about innovation and creativity? Welcome! 🥳 // CTO of HP (Ret) // CEO @ CableLabs // Innovation Mentor and Coach // Author // Podcast Host //