Conformity almost always leads to a deadening of individual creativity and energy

This statement about the impact of conformity on individual energy and creativity actually involves two distinct issues. In my view, the extent to which conformity stifles a person’s energy depends primarily on the temperament of each individual, as well as the goals toward which the person‘s energy is directed.
Some people are conformists by nature. By this I mean that they function best where their role is clearly defined and where team work is key in meeting group objectives. For conformists individual energy comes from sharing a common purpose or mission. Besides, nonconforming behavior in these people only serves to disestablish their routines.