Jesse - concur fully that one cannot separate work/life.  After a career in the military, I've seen people attempt to compartmentalize and it works for awhile...but isn't sustainable.  What you do for the majority of your life (i.e. work!) is going to permeate all other areas.  Whether you want it to or not!  The two cliches that come to mind are "work-life balance" (not possible!) and the story about the guy/gal who has a bad day the office, returns home, and kicks the dog.  Poor dog...

Success comes from consistency in character and action across each area of our life and in each role we play.  That's what I've experienced as an engineer, officer, husband, father Assistant Scoutmaster....etc.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!  Best, Christian