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