Don't expect life to be fair.

Have a dog.

Plant flowers every spring.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Compliment three people everyday.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

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

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Have a firm handshake.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Keep it simple.

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

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Keep secrets.

Be the first to say hello.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Wave at kids on school buses.

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

Avoid negative people.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Say "please" a lot.

Sing in the shower.

Look people in the eye.

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

Use the good silver.

Wear polished shoes.

Rekindle old friendships.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Stop blaming others.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Marry only for love.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Floss your teeth.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Return all things you borrow.

Sing in a choir.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Compliment even small improvements.

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

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

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Learn three clean jokes.

be there when people need you.

Call your mother.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Count your blessings.