the only difference is that it's a lot more exciting for certain people/scum. which brings me to another point: hard work doesn't feel like hard work if it's your passion
"Tomorrow will be the most beautiful day of Raymond K. Hessel's life. His breakfast will taste better than any meal you and I have ever tasted."
During the day they mostly sleep, which is why people think they're lazy. Actually, their schedule is more aligned with that of startup hackers: work during the night, sleep during the day.
I do find it hilarious though that many of these internet marketing nerds make hundreds of thousands a month while many Web 2.0 companies spend millions and can barely bring in a few thousand in revenues.
Been there, done that. http://www.SystemsCanBeDuplicated.com