Wave at kids on school buses.

Wear polished shoes.

be there when people need you.

Learn three clean jokes.

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

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Be the first to say hello.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Look people in the eye.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Compliment even small improvements.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Have a firm handshake.

Keep it simple.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

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

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Use the good silver.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Return all things you borrow.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Say "please" a lot.

Plant flowers every spring.

Have a dog.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Call your mother.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Stop blaming others.

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

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Count your blessings.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Compliment three people everyday.

Sing in a choir.

Marry only for love.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

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

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Sing in the shower.

Avoid negative people.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Keep secrets.

Floss your teeth.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

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

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

Rekindle old friendships.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.