Thankfully, Lopez is now a happily married father with a settled home life he worked hard for.

As theSaved by the Bellbreakout explains it himself, life is there for the taking.

His mother would drive him all the way to Los Angeles.

Mario Lopez

I venture to diversify myself as much as possible to create future opportunities."

Althoughplaying Slaterfor five years obviously changed his life, Lopez didn’t rest on his laurels.

…Find something you’ll be consistent with and excited about."

Mario Lopez

As the actor sees it, “The rest is a waste of time.

If it doesn’t make you happy you won’t be good at it.”

Likewise,Lopezreckons it’s important to, “Keep focused and do the right things.”

Mario Lopez

Certainly, working hard and refusing to take “no” for an answer has stood to him.