Let's put it simply: life doesn't follow a structure or a formula. It varies by the day: a previously-thought "easy" day may end up incredibly difficult, or vice versa. We never know what tomorrow will bring, but it's important for us to learn from the lessons encountered on the day-to-day grind. After all, it's these lessons that help mold and bend us into better people. There're many lessons to learn in life, but after summarizing the life lessons of ninety-year-old Regina Brett and matching them to the tune of BoJack Horseman, it becomes a little bit easier to appreciate the hurdles that need to be tackled in life.

1. Life's not fair, but it's still good

There's going to be plenty of moments in life where feelings get hurt; where toes get stepped on. That's just the name of the game, sadly. Sure it's unfortunate and unpleasant, but we're given two options in these scenarios: sulk and give in to the pain, or hit the ground running and learn to grow from the incident - and it should be obvious which one will lead to your growth.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step

Progress is progress, no matter in which direction: forward direction means progress toward a goal, and backward direction means progress toward a lesson. Either way, it's important to always keep going because either way, you'll be getting something out of it.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone

People love to hold grudges, but that doesn't mean it's healthy. Forgiveness can be difficult, absolutely, but it's important to try to find both inner and outer peace with oneself. Live a life that you can be proud of: one that minimizes conflict.

4. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer

Failure only comes when you decide that it's not worth getting back up from falling down. Persistence is the key to success, and as long as you refuse to accept an answer of no, you will eventually achieve your goal.

5. The best is yet to come

In the end, life is what we make of it - the beauty is in the eye of the beholder, you. Define to yourself the life you want to live and make it happen. We have the power to control our futures and yet so few of us take advantage of that fact. Will you become a statistic, or will you become an exception?