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

Remember other people's birthdays.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Keep secrets.

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

Never underestimate the power of love.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Learn three clean jokes.

Look people in the eye.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Wear polished shoes.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Compliment three people everyday.

Sing in the shower.

Have a dog.

Call your mother.

Plant flowers every spring.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Marry only for love.

Be the first to say hello.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Stop blaming others.

Count your blessings.

be there when people need you.

Compliment even small improvements.

Say "please" a lot.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Don't expect life to be fair.

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

Wave at kids on school buses.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Avoid negative people.

Use the good silver.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Return all things you borrow.

Floss your teeth.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Have a firm handshake.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Rekindle old friendships.

Sing in a choir.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

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

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Keep it simple.

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

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