Be the first to say hello.

Keep it simple.

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

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

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

Learn three clean jokes.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Floss your teeth.

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

Plant flowers every spring.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

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

Compliment three people everyday.

Return all things you borrow.

Sing in the shower.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Compliment even small improvements.

Stop blaming others.

Keep secrets.

Rekindle old friendships.

Use the good silver.

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

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Avoid negative people.

Call your mother.

Sing in a choir.

Have a firm handshake.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Wear polished shoes.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

be there when people need you.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Don't expect life to be fair.

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

Look people in the eye.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Have a dog.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Say "please" a lot.

Marry only for love.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Count your blessings.