Say "thank-you" a lot.

Have a dog.

Sing in the shower.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

be there when people need you.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Marry only for love.

Don't expect life to be fair.

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

Count your blessings.

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

Rekindle old friendships.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Look people in the eye.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Be the first to say hello.

Keep it simple.

Avoid negative people.

Sing in a choir.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Use the good silver.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Learn three clean jokes.

Have a firm handshake.

Compliment even small improvements.

Return all things you borrow.

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

Remember other people's birthdays.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

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

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Keep secrets.

Compliment three people everyday.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

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

Say "please" a lot.

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

Plant flowers every spring.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Stop blaming others.

Call your mother.

Wear polished shoes.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Floss your teeth.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.