The text discusses the author's journey in bug bounty hunting, highlighting the differences between systemic and manual approaches to finding vulnerabilities. Initially fascinated by leaderboards, the author realized top hunters used different strategies, leading to an understanding of two primary hunting styles: systemic and manual. The systemic approach involves automation to maximize submissions and potential income, though it comes with high costs and a tendency for low-impact findings. In contrast, the manual approach, which is slower and requires more effort, focuses on understanding the business context and is more likely to uncover high-impact vulnerabilities. The choice between these approaches depends on individual goals and preferences, and program owners should tailor their bug bounty programs to incorporate a mix of both styles based on their specific objectives.