I’ve never gone prospecting myself, mainly for the reason you mention - the addictive nature of it. I think I’d rather never know than try my hand, even once, and find myself being allured by it.
The closest I’ve come is watching some of the prospecting shows on Discovery channels. I know they’re dramatised for television purposes, but still really interesting to watch. If they’re accurate, it’s also interesting to see differences in approaches to prospecting from country to country.
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