Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Have a dog.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Be the first to say hello.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

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

Have a firm handshake.

Stop blaming others.

be there when people need you.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Marry only for love.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

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

Remember other people's birthdays.

Wave at kids on school buses.

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

Floss your teeth.

Keep secrets.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Return all things you borrow.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Sing in a choir.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Say "please" a lot.

Sing in the shower.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Rekindle old friendships.

Compliment three people everyday.

Avoid negative people.

Count your blessings.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

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

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Learn three clean jokes.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Use the good silver.

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

Plant flowers every spring.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Look people in the eye.

Call your mother.

Wear polished shoes.

Keep it simple.

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

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Compliment even small improvements.