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