Rekindle old friendships.

Learn three clean jokes.

Marry only for love.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Be the first to say hello.

Stop blaming others.

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

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Have a firm handshake.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Keep secrets.

Plant flowers every spring.

Wear polished shoes.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Don't expect life to be fair.

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

Return all things you borrow.

Floss your teeth.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Call your mother.

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

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

Sing in the shower.

Sing in a choir.

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

Wave at kids on school buses.

Keep it simple.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Compliment three people everyday.

Have a dog.

Count your blessings.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Look people in the eye.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

be there when people need you.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Say "please" a lot.

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

Use the good silver.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Avoid negative people.

Compliment even small improvements.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.