Keep your promises (no matter what).

Never underestimate the power of love.

Say "please" a lot.

Sing in the shower.

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

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Marry only for love.

Floss your teeth.

Avoid negative people.

Keep secrets.

Stop blaming others.

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

Have a dog.

Use the good silver.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Look people in the eye.

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

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

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

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Keep it simple.

Rekindle old friendships.

Compliment even small improvements.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Learn three clean jokes.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Have a firm handshake.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

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

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Be the first to say hello.

Count your blessings.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Compliment three people everyday.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Sing in a choir.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

be there when people need you.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

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

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Wear polished shoes.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Call your mother.

Plant flowers every spring.

Return all things you borrow.