Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Use the good silver.

Keep it simple.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Sing in a choir.

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

Call your mother.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Compliment three people everyday.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Look people in the eye.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Keep secrets.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Marry only for love.

Compliment even small improvements.

be there when people need you.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Plant flowers every spring.

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

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Be the first to say hello.

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

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

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

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

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Floss your teeth.

Wear polished shoes.

Have a dog.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Sing in the shower.

Count your blessings.

Rekindle old friendships.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Learn three clean jokes.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Avoid negative people.

Stop blaming others.

Say "please" a lot.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

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

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Return all things you borrow.

Have a firm handshake.