Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Learn three clean jokes.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Avoid negative people.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Look people in the eye.

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

Keep secrets.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Sing in the shower.

Have a dog.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

be there when people need you.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Be the first to say hello.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Say "please" a lot.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Sing in a choir.

Use the good silver.

Plant flowers every spring.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Marry only for love.

Compliment three people everyday.

Call your mother.

Floss your teeth.

Keep it simple.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

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

Wear polished shoes.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

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

Stop blaming others.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Return all things you borrow.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Count your blessings.

Have a firm handshake.

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

Rekindle old friendships.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

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

Compliment even small improvements.

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

Commit yourself to constant improvement.