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