Don't expect life to be fair.

Don't be afraid to say "I don't know."

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Have a dog.

Be the first to say hello.

Have a firm handshake.

Avoid negative people.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Compliment even small improvements.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Wear polished shoes.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Sing in the shower.

Keep it simple.

Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.

Marry only for love.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

be there when people need you.

Compliment three people everyday.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Rekindle old friendships.

Call your mother.

Plant flowers every spring.

Don't be afraid to say "I made a mistake."

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Never underestimate the power of love.

Keep secrets.

Stop blaming others.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Look people in the eye.

Sing in a choir.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Dance like no-one is watching. Sing like no-one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Return all things you borrow.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Floss your teeth.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Learn three clean jokes.

Count your blessings.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Say "please" a lot.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Use the good silver.

Send lots of Valentines Day cards and sign them "Someone who thinks you're terrific."

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.