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