Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Be the first to say hello.

Rekindle old friendships.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

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

Return all things you borrow.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

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

Call your mother.

Sing in a choir.

Say "please" a lot.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Compliment even small improvements.

Keep it simple.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Keep secrets.

Count your blessings.

Compliment three people everyday.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Stop blaming others.

Learn three clean jokes.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Have a dog.

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

Marry only for love.

Plant flowers every spring.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

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

be there when people need you.

Have a firm handshake.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Use the good silver.

Look people in the eye.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Avoid negative people.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

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

Sing in the shower.

Floss your teeth.

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

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Wear polished shoes.