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Are You Unconventional Enough in Your Thinking?

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
Unconventional thinking is not just unconventional science or unconventional engineering. It can be unconventional business practice, unconventional political activity, unconventional teaching techniques, unconventional management styles, unconventional art-making techniques, or anything else that is outside conventional thinking. To be unconventional is to go against what most people consider the mainstream or established way of doing things.
While individuals are unconventional in certain areas, they may not be unconventional in others. For example, they might be unconventional about their political views. However, they may only think conventionally when it comes to making art or teaching students. Unconventional individuals are not necessarily unconventional across all areas of their life.
For example, Einstein was unconventional in his thinking about what he thought the universe looked like and how it…