Never refuse homemade brownies.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Be the first to say hello.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Say "please" a lot.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Wear polished shoes.

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

Keep it simple.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Compliment three people everyday.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Sing in a choir.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Stop blaming others.

Marry only for love.

Count your blessings.

Rekindle old friendships.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Call your mother.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Plant flowers every spring.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Keep secrets.

Use the good silver.

Have a dog.

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

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Compliment even small improvements.

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

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

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

be there when people need you.

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

Floss your teeth.

Avoid negative people.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Return all things you borrow.

Have a firm handshake.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Look people in the eye.

Sing in the shower.

Remember other people's birthdays.

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

Learn three clean jokes.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Say "thank-you" a lot.