This post has not been vetted or endorsed by BuzzFeed's editorial staff. BuzzFeed Community is a place where anyone can create a post or quiz. Try making your own!Buzz·Posted on Jul 31, 201514 Valuable Life Lessons Maya Rudolph Has Taught UsAs told by Ava Alexander from Up All Night.by Alice PrendergastCommunity ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. You can do anything you put your mind to: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. Always strive to maintain a balanced diet: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. Empathy is an essential character trait: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. Sometimes a straight shot is the best shot: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. Be a problem-solver: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. Keep business and pleasure separate: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. Accept your flaws: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. Don't rush into things: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. It's OK to cry: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. Everyone has a story: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. Turn to prayer when the going gets tough: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. Know your limits: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. Remove negative things from your life: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Thank you for your wisdom. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF