The document discusses factors that contribute to successful change agents or "boat rockers". It identifies four key things: 1) having a strong sense of self-efficacy or belief in one's ability to create change; 2) being able to join forces with others to take action; 3) being able to achieve small wins which build momentum; and 4) viewing obstacles as challenges to overcome rather than barriers. Building self-efficacy involves tactics like starting with small, achievable changes and reframing failures as learning opportunities. Social support and learning from exemplars are also discussed.