Plant a tree on your birthday.

Call your mother.

Plant flowers every spring.

Have a dog.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Return all things you borrow.

Be the first to say hello.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

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

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Avoid negative people.

Look people in the eye.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Remember other people's birthdays.

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

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Count your blessings.

Have a firm handshake.

Compliment even small improvements.

Keep secrets.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Say "please" a lot.

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

Marry only for love.

Rekindle old friendships.

Floss your teeth.

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

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Sing in a choir.

Learn three clean jokes.

Sing in the shower.

Keep it simple.

Compliment three people everyday.

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

be there when people need you.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Stop blaming others.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Wear polished shoes.

Use the good silver.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

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

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.