Never refuse homemade brownies.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Use the good silver.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Return all things you borrow.

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

Be the first to say hello.

Sing in the shower.

Count your blessings.

Look people in the eye.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

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

be there when people need you.

Have a dog.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Keep it simple.

Floss your teeth.

Keep secrets.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Marry only for love.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Wear polished shoes.

Avoid negative people.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Learn three clean jokes.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Compliment three people everyday.

Sing in a choir.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

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

Rekindle old friendships.

Say "please" a lot.

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

Have a firm handshake.

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

Remember other people's birthdays.

Stop blaming others.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Compliment even small improvements.

Plant flowers every spring.

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

Call your mother.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.