You can be both. I used to identify with author. Then I was forced to get into "sales" (dating, pitching a startup, hiring, literally sales, etc.). I think it'

You can be both. I used to identify with author. Then I was forced to get into "sales" (dating, pitching a startup, hiring, literally sales, etc.). I think it's good have basic competence at both and not develop this IMHO odd "slow thinker" mentality. Even though I can sometimes make quick "gut decisions" about stuff, I still often tell people: "Let me take a walk and think about this". Then I take a walk and think about it.