Have a firm handshake.

Floss your teeth.

Learn three clean jokes.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Plant flowers every spring.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Call your mother.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

be there when people need you.

Compliment three people everyday.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Stop blaming others.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Use the good silver.

Sing in a choir.

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

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Keep it simple.

Marry only for love.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Have a dog.

Be the first to say hello.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Compliment even small improvements.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Look people in the eye.

Say "please" a lot.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

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

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Sing in the shower.

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

Plant a tree on your birthday.

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

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Keep secrets.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Avoid negative people.

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

Return all things you borrow.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Wear polished shoes.

Rekindle old friendships.

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

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Count your blessings.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.