Learn three clean jokes.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Wear polished shoes.

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

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Plant flowers every spring.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Compliment three people everyday.

Sing in a choir.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Stop blaming others.

Look people in the eye.

Be the first to say hello.

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

Don't expect life to be fair.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Keep it simple.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Floss your teeth.

Keep secrets.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

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

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

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Sing in the shower.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

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

Compliment even small improvements.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Use the good silver.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Marry only for love.

Have a dog.

Call your mother.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Wave at kids on school buses.

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

Have a firm handshake.

be there when people need you.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Avoid negative people.

Rekindle old friendships.

Count your blessings.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Say "please" a lot.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Return all things you borrow.