Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Compliment three people everyday.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

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

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Call your mother.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Keep secrets.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Avoid negative people.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Sing in a choir.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Have a firm handshake.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Have a dog.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Stop blaming others.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Be the first to say hello.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Rekindle old friendships.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

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

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Wear polished shoes.

be there when people need you.

Say "please" a lot.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Marry only for love.

Sing in the shower.

Use the good silver.

Keep it simple.

Return all things you borrow.

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

Say "thank-you" a lot.

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

Don't expect life to be fair.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Floss your teeth.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Count your blessings.

Plant flowers every spring.

Never underestimate the power of love.

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

Look people in the eye.

Learn three clean jokes.

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

Compliment even small improvements.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.