Never refuse homemade brownies.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Have a dog.

Be the first to say hello.

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

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Wear polished shoes.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Use the good silver.

Marry only for love.

Sing in the shower.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Rekindle old friendships.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Count your blessings.

Sing in a choir.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Return all things you borrow.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Keep it simple.

Compliment even small improvements.

Learn three clean jokes.

Call your mother.

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

Say "please" a lot.

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

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

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

Plant flowers every spring.

Keep secrets.

Floss your teeth.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Look people in the eye.

be there when people need you.

Compliment three people everyday.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Stop blaming others.

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

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Have a firm handshake.

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

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Avoid negative people.