Strive for excellence, not for perfection.
Keep your promises (no matter what).
Floss your teeth.
Don't be afraid to say "I made a mistake."
Be forgiving of yourself and others.
Return all things you borrow.
Don't expect life to be fair.
Say "please" a lot.
Don't be afraid to say "I don't know."
Sing in a choir.
Leave everything a little better than you found it.
Remember other people's birthdays.
Always accept an outstretched hand.
Use the good silver.
Make new friends but cherish the old ones.
Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
Never underestimate the power of love.
Take responsibility for every area of your life.
Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
Plant a tree on your birthday.
Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
Look people in the eye.
Stop blaming others.
Keep it simple.
Commit yourself to constant improvement.
Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
Say "thank-you" a lot.
Wear polished shoes.
Be the first to say hello.
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.
Carry jumper cables in your trunk.
Have a firm handshake.
Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
Call your mother.
Rekindle old friendships.
Plant flowers every spring.
Wave at kids on school buses.
Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.
be there when people need you.
Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.
Keep secrets.
Sing in the shower.
Send lots of Valentines Day cards and sign them "Someone who thinks you're terrific."
Drink champagne for no reason at all.
Never refuse homemade brownies.
Marry only for love.
Avoid negative people.
Compliment three people everyday.
Over tip breakfast waitresses.
Count your blessings.
Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.
Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it.
Compliment even small improvements.
Learn three clean jokes.
Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.
Have a dog.
It would be convenient to have the list of songs to be sung on this date, Dec.11/25 on this site.