Both long-term trading and day trading will have pros and cons. And the ways to take profits will depend on how and who we are.
Many day traders are successful, on the other hand, many long terms are also successful. The key is consistent, patience, smart, knowledge, and experience, including the ways to manage and also set the strategy.
If we have more free time everyday and we focus on trading, day trade is good enough. But if we are still working outside, better not to do that