Brother, Congratulations!
You said it didn't feel like you had really done much in your mission, but I disagree. Here is why. How many strangers did you approach on the day before? None I would assume. How about the week before? Again, I would say none. More importantly, you opened them when there was no pressing need to do so. Cheers on that.
You said that you noticed how surprised people were when you spoke to them. Now you are starting to see how what we do is so very different and unconventional. Most think that when in public, they should keep to themselves, and they do. Our biggest weapon is our ability to talk to random strangers. Just the ability to be social. Remember that.
I totally agree with you on continuing to do this mission. I fully recommend doing this everyday. If for no other reason than it eases your excitement level at opening, so that when you do approach a set, its just another set, not the first one of the day. Always be opening. Open women, men, dogs, cats, trees, shrubbery, fire hydrants. If they talk back to you, you should be opening them when the chance presents itself. Although if you talk to trees you might need to see someone.
So much of this material is touted to increase your success with the opposite sex. But bro, you could open a job opportunity, a landlord at the building you want to get into, the brother of someone you want to meet, and the list goes on. Everyone matters in this world, and there is a reason to speak with everyone. Don't miss out. Don't hamstring yourself by not speaking.
Long enough rantings for a comment!
Good luck on your next missions. And remember, we have our eyes on you. No slacking.
Panpan