Remember other people's birthdays.

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

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Have a firm handshake.

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

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Marry only for love.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Learn three clean jokes.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Keep it simple.

Plant flowers every spring.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Compliment three people everyday.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Sing in a choir.

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

Count your blessings.

Compliment even small improvements.

Sing in the shower.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

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

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Be the first to say hello.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Call your mother.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Look people in the eye.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Avoid negative people.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Have a dog.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Use the good silver.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Keep secrets.

be there when people need you.

Rekindle old friendships.

Stop blaming others.

Say "please" a lot.

Wear polished shoes.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Floss your teeth.

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

Return all things you borrow.

Wave at kids on school buses.

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