Plant flowers every spring.

Look people in the eye.

Say "please" a lot.

Have a firm handshake.

Count your blessings.

Use the good silver.

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

Have a dog.

Rekindle old friendships.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Return all things you borrow.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Compliment even small improvements.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Sing in a choir.

be there when people need you.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Marry only for love.

Never underestimate the power of love.

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

Call your mother.

Sing in the shower.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Wear polished shoes.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Keep it simple.

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.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Compliment three people everyday.

Avoid negative people.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Stop blaming others.

Learn three clean jokes.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

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

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

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

Wave at kids on school buses.

Floss your teeth.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

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

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Keep secrets.