Have a dog.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Avoid negative people.

Have a firm handshake.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Say "please" a lot.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Look people in the eye.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Marry only for love.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Use the good silver.

Stop blaming others.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Return all things you borrow.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Sing in a choir.

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

Never underestimate the power of love.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Be the first to say hello.

Count your blessings.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Learn three clean jokes.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

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

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

Compliment even small improvements.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Floss your teeth.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Keep secrets.

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

be there when people need you.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Plant flowers every spring.

Sing in the shower.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Compliment three people everyday.

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

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Call your mother.

Keep it simple.

Wear polished shoes.

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

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Rekindle old friendships.