Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Have a firm handshake.

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

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

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

Plant flowers every spring.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Be the first to say hello.

Rekindle old friendships.

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

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Stop blaming others.

be there when people need you.

Keep secrets.

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

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Keep it simple.

Have a dog.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

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

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Sing in a choir.

Use the good silver.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Say "please" a lot.

Count your blessings.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Floss your teeth.

Wear polished shoes.

Call your mother.

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

Marry only for love.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Avoid negative people.

Compliment three people everyday.

Sing in the shower.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Return all things you borrow.

Learn three clean jokes.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Compliment even small improvements.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Look people in the eye.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.