Never underestimate the power of love.

Rekindle old friendships.

Don't expect life to be fair.

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

Wave at kids on school buses.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Call your mother.

Say "please" a lot.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Avoid negative people.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Plant flowers every spring.

Compliment three people everyday.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Wear polished shoes.

Stop blaming others.

Sing in a choir.

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

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

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Return all things you borrow.

be there when people need you.

Use the good silver.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Have a dog.

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

Look people in the eye.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Compliment even small improvements.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Floss your teeth.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

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

Marry only for love.

Learn three clean jokes.

Have a firm handshake.

Be the first to say hello.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Keep secrets.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Count your blessings.

Sing in the shower.

Keep it simple.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

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

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.