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