14 Incredible Life Lessons We All Learned From Super Mario

It's up to you to decide when you can tackle any monster hurdle in your life.

If Mario can go from being a plumber to a doctor, you can achieve any dream you want to.

There's a difference between being alone and feeling lonely, and Mario knew it. If he ever wanted to disappear for a bit, he'd do it when there was a perfect time for it.

It didn't matter if Mario was small or was Fire or Tanooki Mario, he could still win any challenge. He believed in himself, and so should you.

Like Mario, we all change physically, emotionally, mentally — you name it. No matter what, it's important to look back at certain parts of your life with appreciation.

Mario and Luigi are such a great team, always looking out for each other. Doing the same for family is totally worth it.

They'll care for you and provide endless amounts of love whenever you need it — and even freak out with you if necessary.

It's all about the simple things in life, and sometimes finding small, random amounts of money is enough to bring a smile to your face.

Sure, maybe you shouldn't attempt to travel through several worlds to rescue a princess, but going out of your way to show your love isn't weird — it's wonderful.

And not just the ol' college try, but a real try where you can honestly decide whether you liked the experience or not.

Yes, we all grew up hearing "reach for the stars," but seriously, go for what you want in life.

Take the time to appreciate yourself and how badass you are — just like Mario.

No matter why you play video games, it's important to remember that they are more important for your well-being than you think. So keep playing and never feel bad about it!