Hate salesman? Don't. Never. You have to be one if you want to succeed...

In life, you sell 100% of the time. Sell your thoughts, deeds, ideas, opinions, wares, etc. 

You are negotiating for better life, better pay, better reputation, higher respect, better deal, better seats, better discounts, better quality or quantity in whatever you are having, etc. 

You are negotiating 100% of the time. You negotiate with your colleagues, bosses, business partners, customers, suppliers, contractors, friends, children (little kids best negotiation technique is to scream and shout for what they really want and persist - the most natural way to negotiate), spouse, partner, salesmen at the shops, etc. 

So, learn how to sell your ideas. Learn how speak and talk your way to the top at work, in business and in life...