Call your mother.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Keep secrets.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

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

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

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

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Sing in the shower.

Have a dog.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Be the first to say hello.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Return all things you borrow.

Compliment three people everyday.

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

Plant flowers every spring.

Look people in the eye.

Rekindle old friendships.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

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

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Avoid negative people.

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

Floss your teeth.

Marry only for love.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Sing in a choir.

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

Say "please" a lot.

Stop blaming others.

Have a firm handshake.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

be there when people need you.

Wear polished shoes.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Learn three clean jokes.

Count your blessings.

Compliment even small improvements.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Keep it simple.

Use the good silver.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Keep your promises (no matter what).