I have always been the person who questions the status quo and honestly, it hasn’t always been easy.

In meetings, I would ask:
“Why are we doing it this way?”
“Is there a better approach?”
And I would often get raised eyebrows, polite nods, or even direct criticism.

Some saw it as being disruptive.
Others thought I was overthinking or resisting authority.
But the truth is, I wasn’t trying to tear things down.
I was trying to build something better.

The world doesn’t always welcome people who challenge the norm.
At first, you are seen as difficult.
Later, if things work, you are called visionary.

Over the years, whether I have been building a product, managing a project, or driving HR change, I have seen how powerful that mindset can be:
It drives innovation.
It uncovers new opportunities.
It exposes flaws.
It drives positive change.
It prevents complacency.
It puts purpose behind actions.

When we challenge how and why things are done, we ensure we are solving real problems and not just ticking boxes.

Leadership isn’t about keeping things comfortable.

It’s about staying curious, asking better questions, and having the courage to think differently, even if it means standing alone for a while.

So if you are someone who constantly asks “What if?” and “Why not?”, keep going. Yes, it can be lonely.

But you are not just challenging systems, you are shaping the future.