Wear polished shoes.

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

Look people in the eye.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Stop blaming others.

Learn three clean jokes.

Return all things you borrow.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Wave at kids on school buses.

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

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Have a dog.

Use the good silver.

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

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Sing in a choir.

Count your blessings.

Rekindle old friendships.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Floss your teeth.

be there when people need you.

Compliment three people everyday.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Avoid negative people.

Be the first to say hello.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Have a firm handshake.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Marry only for love.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

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.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Plant flowers every spring.

Say "please" a lot.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Don't expect life to be fair.

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

Keep it simple.

Call your mother.

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

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Keep secrets.

Sing in the shower.

Compliment even small improvements.