Learn three clean jokes.

Have a firm handshake.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Marry only for love.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Call your mother.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Plant flowers every spring.

Compliment three people everyday.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Compliment even small improvements.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Look people in the eye.

Rekindle old friendships.

Say "please" a lot.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Use the good silver.

Stop blaming others.

Wear polished shoes.

Have a dog.

Sing in a choir.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Sing in the shower.

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

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Avoid negative people.

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

Return all things you borrow.

Floss your teeth.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

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

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

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

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

Keep it simple.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Count your blessings.

Keep secrets.

Be the first to say hello.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

be there when people need you.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

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

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.