Have a dog.

Floss your teeth.

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

Look people in the eye.

Be the first to say hello.

Wear polished shoes.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Keep secrets.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Stop blaming others.

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

Marry only for love.

Call your mother.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Keep it simple.

Rekindle old friendships.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

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.

Use the good silver.

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

Compliment three people everyday.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Compliment even small improvements.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Plant flowers every spring.

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

Sing in the shower.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Say "please" a lot.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Avoid negative people.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Sing in a choir.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Count your blessings.

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

Remember other people's birthdays.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Return all things you borrow.

Learn three clean jokes.

Keep your promises (no matter what).