Be forgiving of yourself and others.
Make new friends but cherish the old ones.
Strive for excellence, not for perfection.
Plant a tree on your birthday.
Send lots of Valentines Day cards and sign them "Someone who thinks you're terrific."
Look people in the eye.
Marry only for love.
Leave everything a little better than you found it.
Count your blessings.
Keep secrets.
Say "thank-you" a lot.
Take responsibility for every area of your life.
Don't expect life to be fair.
Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.
Carry jumper cables in your trunk.
Wave at kids on school buses.
Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
Sing in a choir.
Dance like no-one is watching. Sing like no-one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt.
Learn three clean jokes.
Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.
Commit yourself to constant improvement.
Use the good silver.
Don't be afraid to say "I don't know."
Keep your promises (no matter what).
Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it.
Wear polished shoes.
Over tip breakfast waitresses.
Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.
be there when people need you.
Compliment even small improvements.
Plant flowers every spring.
Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.
Keep it simple.
Sing in the shower.
Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
Floss your teeth.
Have a dog.
Compliment three people everyday.
Remember other people's birthdays.
Rekindle old friendships.
Call your mother.
Be the first to say hello.
Never refuse homemade brownies.
Avoid negative people.
Drink champagne for no reason at all.
Stop blaming others.
Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
Have a firm handshake.
Say "please" a lot.
Return all things you borrow.
Never underestimate the power of love.
Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
Don't be afraid to say "I made a mistake."
Always accept an outstretched hand.
Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
