I think you're mixing up real work with fake work :) I've found that working on anything that doesn't distract and derail effectively kills the creative spirit.

I think you're mixing up real work with fake work :) I've found that working on anything that doesn't distract and derail effectively kills the creative spirit. While I'm not at the top of anything, I'm guessing that the people you mention find their work distracting and derailing enough to stay awake.