Key points

Our autonomy is about our belief to be self-directed rather than directed by others.

Contrarians will often see the need to resist fitting into social expectations.

Many of the positive changes in the world were initiated by people who were considered non-conformists.

We need the security of conformity and we need the freedom of the contrarian.

“When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.” – Peter Marshall

Contrarians are people who adopt beliefs, attitudes and behaviours that are different from the norm. These individuals are challenging but also necessary. If we were all into being conformists there would never be any change. So, what motivates people to be contrary or non-conformist?

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