Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Learn three clean jokes.

Have a dog.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Be the first to say hello.

Marry only for love.

Call your mother.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

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

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

be there when people need you.

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

Avoid negative people.

Stop blaming others.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Never underestimate the power of love.

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

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Wear polished shoes.

Return all things you borrow.

Sing in a choir.

Say "please" a lot.

Count your blessings.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Have a firm handshake.

Plant flowers every spring.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Compliment three people everyday.

Floss your teeth.

Look people in the eye.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Keep secrets.

Keep it simple.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Don't expect life to be fair.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Use the good silver.

Compliment even small improvements.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Sing in the shower.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

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

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Rekindle old friendships.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

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

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

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