Peer pressure does lead to dishonesty, but the diversity of social experience compensates.<p>There are several details from the final paragraph which are apparently an admonition.  Specifically:<p><i>Working around the clock is probably a sign that you are incapable of delegating, not that you are an invincible hero.</i><p><i>Frenetic multi-tasking—surfing the web while watching TV while listening to music—is a formula for distraction, rather than good management.</i><p>There is some interesting neurology literature about whether or not certain behavioral disorders are actually selective advantages in the right environment.  In this context, the conditions of Mania or Attention Deficit Disorder may respectively provide a more strident work ethic or vigilant attention span.  The common thread here is that people who treat themselves healthfully are able to use those abnormal cognitive traits to ensure a selective advantage.<p>The conclusion is that overexertion is still problematic, but exercise and punctuality are highly beneficial.  This is progressive thinking for companies that have started to track employee health measures.  People have less incentive to lie when the stakes are lowered.