Michael Abt, CEO of Huddle House, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 1993, at the age of 33. As a businessman, he did not let cancer slow him down -- overcoming months of chemotherapy. His cancer battle served as a learning experience for him to propel his business career. 

Business Insider reported on Abt's five secrets to a comeback in business and in life, after his recent effort in leading a turnaround of a restaurant chain:

1. Accurately assess the situation
2. Surround yourself with a quality team
3. Have a vision
4. Plan a strategy and work it
5. Be mentally tough

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