be there when people need you.
Use the good silver.
Stop blaming others.
Have a firm handshake.
Look people in the eye.
Leave everything a little better than you found it.
Keep it simple.
Make new friends but cherish the old ones.
Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.
Return all things you borrow.
Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
Avoid negative people.
Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
Marry only for love.
Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it.
Always accept an outstretched hand.
Never refuse homemade brownies.
Be forgiving of yourself and others.
Wear polished shoes.
Never underestimate the power of love.
Floss your teeth.
Keep your promises (no matter what).
Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.
Say "thank-you" a lot.
Sing in a choir.
Keep secrets.
Count your blessings.
Learn three clean jokes.
Say "please" a lot.
Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
Plant a tree on your birthday.
Drink champagne for no reason at all.
Plant flowers every spring.
Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
Call your mother.
Send lots of Valentines Day cards and sign them "Someone who thinks you're terrific."
Over tip breakfast waitresses.
Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
Compliment even small improvements.
Take responsibility for every area of your life.
Be the first to say hello.
Don't expect life to be fair.
Strive for excellence, not for perfection.
Compliment three people everyday.
Have a dog.
Don't be afraid to say "I don't know."
Wave at kids on school buses.
Carry jumper cables in your trunk.
Remember other people's birthdays.
Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.
Dance like no-one is watching. Sing like no-one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt.
Rekindle old friendships.
Commit yourself to constant improvement.
Don't be afraid to say "I made a mistake."
Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.
Sing in the shower.