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