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Echoing a familiar idiom, Servais notes that pain often accompanies growth, much like the rigors of physical training. The struggles faced during the financial crisis sharpened his empathy and compelled him to seek diversified avenues for both income and life fulfillment.
Taking Action Over Inaction
The final lesson comes from a mentor's advice: “You can’t think your way into better action; you must act your way into better thinking.” This straightforward insight underscores the significance of proactive steps in overcoming despair, emphasizing that movement, no matter how small, is essential in recovery and rejuvenation.