Be the first to say hello.

Have a dog.

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.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Keep secrets.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Use the good silver.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Marry only for love.

Return all things you borrow.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Have a firm handshake.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Stop blaming others.

Rekindle old friendships.

be there when people need you.

Sing in the shower.

Sing in a choir.

Keep it simple.

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

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

Remember other people's birthdays.

Compliment even small improvements.

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

Wear polished shoes.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Say "please" a lot.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Avoid negative people.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Compliment three people everyday.

Floss your teeth.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Call your mother.

Count your blessings.

Never underestimate the power of love.

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

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

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

Plant flowers every spring.

Look people in the eye.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Learn three clean jokes.