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