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