People who positively change the world are frequently perceived as trouble makers. Mahatma Gandhi, a personal favorite of mine, though there are many, was outspoken, openly disruptive, and through disobedience made his country (and the world by his example) a better place. So if Eric paints himself as a trouble maker, perhaps he is in good company.

Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.