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

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Sing in the shower.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Call your mother.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Count your blessings.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

be there when people need you.

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

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Say "please" a lot.

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

Be the first to say hello.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Marry only for love.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Compliment even small improvements.

Keep it simple.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Look people in the eye.

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

Keep secrets.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Have a firm handshake.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Return all things you borrow.

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

Floss your teeth.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Avoid negative people.

Sing in a choir.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Use the good silver.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

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

Plant flowers every spring.

Compliment three people everyday.

Have a dog.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Stop blaming others.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Rekindle old friendships.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Wear polished shoes.

Learn three clean jokes.