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