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