When I was "reaching out" for elder, at one point there was a hangup over field circus. Yes I was out 12-14 hours a month, but I had no VISIBILITY (I had two bible studies at that point).
So it doesn't matter whether you actually accomplish anything in your ministry (like conduct a couple studies). . . .. you just need to make sure you APPEAR to be doing stuff.
Like Jesus said, "By this you will know that they are my disciples, that they have very good VISIBILTY."