Have a dog.
Call your mother.
Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
Don't be afraid to say "I don't know."
Don't expect life to be fair.
Keep secrets.
Plant a tree on your birthday.
Say "please" a lot.
Remember other people's birthdays.
Rekindle old friendships.
Avoid negative people.
Carry jumper cables in your trunk.
Use the good silver.
Return all things you borrow.
Keep your promises (no matter what).
Have a firm handshake.
Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.
Make new friends but cherish the old ones.
Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.
Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
Never underestimate the power of love.
Say "thank-you" a lot.
Always accept an outstretched hand.
Take responsibility for every area of your life.
Send lots of Valentines Day cards and sign them "Someone who thinks you're terrific."
Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it.
Sing in the shower.
Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
Commit yourself to constant improvement.
Compliment three people everyday.
Stop blaming others.
Count your blessings.
Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
Be forgiving of yourself and others.
Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
Leave everything a little better than you found it.
Never refuse homemade brownies.
be there when people need you.
Dance like no-one is watching. Sing like no-one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt.
Strive for excellence, not for perfection.
Be the first to say hello.
Wear polished shoes.
Keep it simple.
Sing in a choir.
Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.
Don't be afraid to say "I made a mistake."
Look people in the eye.
Compliment even small improvements.
Drink champagne for no reason at all.
Over tip breakfast waitresses.
Marry only for love.
Floss your teeth.
Learn three clean jokes.
Wave at kids on school buses.
Plant flowers every spring.
Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.