Don't expect life to be fair.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

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

Say "please" a lot.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Have a firm handshake.

Compliment even small improvements.

Count your blessings.

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

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

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Marry only for love.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Avoid negative people.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Floss your teeth.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Sing in a choir.

Wear polished shoes.

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

Use the good silver.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Keep secrets.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Learn three clean jokes.

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

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Call your mother.

Have a dog.

Look people in the eye.

be there when people need you.

Return all things you borrow.

Plant flowers every spring.

Keep it simple.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

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

Sing in the shower.

Rekindle old friendships.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Stop blaming others.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Be the first to say hello.

Compliment three people everyday.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Remember other people's birthdays.