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