[michaelborromeo]

I agree with your assessment of the problem -- it's the environment. But, as long as millions/billions of dollars are on the line then there will always be those who put all their time/energy into their job.

Maybe it's biology that allows men to lead less balanced lives; mabye it's culture. But the effect is what we have today -- when living an unbalanced life is rewarded handsomely, men dominate.

I'd like to hear counter examples.

[skylan_q]

Maybe it's biology that allows men to lead less balanced lives

It can't be ignored. Males are nature's crapshoot. In many measures when comparing men against women, we'll see more men at the extremities. Most bay area CEOs are men. But so are most prisoners.

This essay helped to shape my views around the topic: http://denisdutton.com/baumeister.htm