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

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

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

Keep it simple.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Wear polished shoes.

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

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Rekindle old friendships.

Count your blessings.

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

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Have a firm handshake.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Sing in a choir.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Return all things you borrow.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Compliment three people everyday.

Floss your teeth.

Call your mother.

Use the good silver.

Learn three clean jokes.

Look people in the eye.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Say "please" a lot.

Stop blaming others.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Plant flowers every spring.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

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

Marry only for love.

Wave at kids on school buses.

be there when people need you.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

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

Sing in the shower.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Compliment even small improvements.

Be the first to say hello.

Keep secrets.

Avoid negative people.

Have a dog.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.