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

Return all things you borrow.

Rekindle old friendships.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Learn three clean jokes.

Say "please" a lot.

be there when people need you.

Stop blaming others.

Compliment even small improvements.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Plant flowers every spring.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Have a firm handshake.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Compliment three people everyday.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Be the first to say hello.

Sing in a choir.

Wear polished shoes.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Marry only for love.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Never underestimate the power of love.

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

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

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

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Keep secrets.

Call your mother.

Look people in the eye.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Count your blessings.

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

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

Keep it simple.

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

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Sing in the shower.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Floss your teeth.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Use the good silver.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Avoid negative people.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Have a dog.