I would not say fast is better than slow when it comes to thinking. It's not something to compensate for. It's like with breaking news. Do you want to be first

I would not say fast is better than slow when it comes to thinking. It's not something to compensate for. It's like with breaking news. Do you want to be first, or correct? The two are usually at odds, and serve different purposes. The quickest wits do improv comedy, and what makes improv funny is the mistakes that turn into happy accidents, usually precipitated by speed. There is great strength, confidence, and accuracy that can come from deliberately slowing down. Your words have more meaning.