Search is a very interesting problem. In the beginning, it's hard to know what you're looking for. So the only thing you can do is stumble around and explore as quickly as you can. Cover as much surface area as possible while reflecting on how you feel about what you see.

There is the concept of seeing something "shiny". I've heard people describe this in many different ways... "gold nugget", "loose thread", but the idea is that you see something that catches your eye, and it's worth double-clicking on and exploring further.

Often, something is shiny because it subverts expectations. When you see it and ask why, it unravels into something strange. The "shiny" detector is a skill that can be developed by experiencing different things and being observant, so you can recognize when something is odd. Then be curious and ask questions.

A contrarian perspective is helpful for searching. If you're looking where everyone else is looking, then you're competing with everyone else. If you're looking where no one else is looking, then you could find something that no one else has found. However, this strategy is risky because until you find something valuable, you're likely looking in places with actually nothing. So, everyone else will think you're stupid.

Speed matters for searching. The faster you search, the more you see, and the more you refine your shiny detector. That's the best argument for having a good work ethic even if luck is involved.