be there when people need you.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Plant flowers every spring.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Compliment three people everyday.

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

Don't expect life to be fair.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Stop blaming others.

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

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Keep secrets.

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

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Have a firm handshake.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Wear polished shoes.

Floss your teeth.

Compliment even small improvements.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Look people in the eye.

Call your mother.

Learn three clean jokes.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Be the first to say hello.

Remember other people's birthdays.

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

Use the good silver.

Keep it simple.

Rekindle old friendships.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Avoid negative people.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Count your blessings.

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

Sing in a choir.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Sing in the shower.

Have a dog.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Return all things you borrow.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Marry only for love.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Say "please" a lot.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

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