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

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Plant flowers every spring.

Return all things you borrow.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Wear polished shoes.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

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

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Have a dog.

Floss your teeth.

Sing in a choir.

Call your mother.

Use the good silver.

Stop blaming others.

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

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Compliment three people everyday.

Have a firm handshake.

Sing in the shower.

Say "please" a lot.

Count your blessings.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Marry only for love.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Be the first to say hello.

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

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Avoid negative people.

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

Keep it simple.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Compliment even small improvements.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Learn three clean jokes.

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

Look people in the eye.

be there when people need you.

Rekindle old friendships.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Keep secrets.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Keep your promises (no matter what).