Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Wear polished shoes.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

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

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Return all things you borrow.

Call your mother.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Say "please" a lot.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Stop blaming others.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Learn three clean jokes.

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

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Plant flowers every spring.

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

Be the first to say hello.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Rekindle old friendships.

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

Look people in the eye.

Count your blessings.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Use the good silver.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

be there when people need you.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Sing in a choir.

Floss your teeth.

Wave at kids on school buses.

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

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Compliment even small improvements.

Compliment three people everyday.

Have a dog.

Sing in the shower.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Have a firm handshake.

Avoid negative people.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Keep it simple.

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

Keep secrets.

Marry only for love.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.