Say "please" a lot.
Don't be afraid to say "I don't know."
Stop blaming others.
Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.
Always accept an outstretched hand.
Use the good silver.
Over tip breakfast waitresses.
Don't expect life to be fair.
Drink champagne for no reason at all.
Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
Look people in the eye.
Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.
Have a firm handshake.
Learn three clean jokes.
Leave everything a little better than you found it.
Don't be afraid to say "I made a mistake."
Compliment three people everyday.
Count your blessings.
Wave at kids on school buses.
Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it.
Marry only for love.
Keep your promises (no matter what).
Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
Rekindle old friendships.
Never refuse homemade brownies.
Avoid negative people.
Plant a tree on your birthday.
Be forgiving of yourself and others.
Make new friends but cherish the old ones.
Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
Keep secrets.
Never underestimate the power of love.
Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.
Take responsibility for every area of your life.
Sing in a choir.
Wear polished shoes.
Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.
Have a dog.
be there when people need you.
Sing in the shower.
Carry jumper cables in your trunk.
Plant flowers every spring.
Be the first to say hello.
Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
Remember other people's birthdays.
Floss your teeth.
Call your mother.
Dance like no-one is watching. Sing like no-one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt.
Commit yourself to constant improvement.
Send lots of Valentines Day cards and sign them "Someone who thinks you're terrific."
Strive for excellence, not for perfection.
Say "thank-you" a lot.
Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
Return all things you borrow.
Keep it simple.
Compliment even small improvements.
Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
