Have a firm handshake.

Have a dog.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Compliment three people everyday.

Compliment even small improvements.

Keep it simple.

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

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

Remember other people's birthdays.

Avoid negative people.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Sing in a choir.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

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

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

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

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Wear polished shoes.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Rekindle old friendships.

Plant flowers every spring.

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

Stop blaming others.

Return all things you borrow.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Use the good silver.

be there when people need you.

Say "please" a lot.

Keep secrets.

Learn three clean jokes.

Sing in the shower.

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

Count your blessings.

Be the first to say hello.

Call your mother.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Marry only for love.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Look people in the eye.

Floss your teeth.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Never underestimate the power of love.