John, I am not surprised by your findings. There are few people that can take their hobby to a business level, and not turn it into a job that doesn't strip the fun out of the activity. And then of course you have to satisfy the customer's needs, on their time schedule so your time does not become your own. I shot competitive trap for years, all over the East coast, and out into the midwest. Took professional instruction, and hammered countless tens of thousands of targets. I took it to a level that just stripped all the fun out of it. Last time I shot was probably 6 years ago in Millington, MD. I just took all the fun out of my hobby trying to be competitive. Now I occasionally play golf which is another mental game, I suck, and I have no intention of trying to get better
At least I did not try competitive swimming
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At least I did not try competitive swimming