Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Look people in the eye.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

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

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

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Wear polished shoes.

Don't expect life to be fair.

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

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Call your mother.

Sing in the shower.

Compliment even small improvements.

Keep secrets.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Floss your teeth.

Marry only for love.

Plant flowers every spring.

Rekindle old friendships.

Say "please" a lot.

Have a firm handshake.

Compliment three people everyday.

Use the good silver.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Sing in a choir.

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

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Have a dog.

be there when people need you.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Return all things you borrow.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Count your blessings.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

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

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Learn three clean jokes.

Avoid negative people.

Be the first to say hello.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Stop blaming others.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

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

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Keep it simple.