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