Agreed. I've always experienced pressure to conform, too. But I know some of my best contributions came when I didn't do things the standard way. Of course,

Agreed. I've always experienced pressure to conform, too. But I know some of my best contributions came when I didn't do things the standard way. Of course, going at things differently is risky, since you have no cover if things fail; however, if you find the right solution, it's very satisfying and can elevate your status quickly.