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

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Avoid negative people.

Return all things you borrow.

Compliment even small improvements.

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

Don't expect life to be fair.

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

be there when people need you.

Use the good silver.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Keep it simple.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Say "please" a lot.

Compliment three people everyday.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Sing in the shower.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Stop blaming others.

Marry only for love.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

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

Rekindle old friendships.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Look people in the eye.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Wear polished shoes.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Have a dog.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Count your blessings.

Plant flowers every spring.

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

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Be the first to say hello.

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

Never underestimate the power of love.

Have a firm handshake.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Learn three clean jokes.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Keep secrets.

Call your mother.

Sing in a choir.

Floss your teeth.