Take responsibility for every area of your life.

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

Don't expect life to be fair.

Keep it simple.

Call your mother.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Avoid negative people.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Say "please" a lot.

Compliment three people everyday.

Have a dog.

Look people in the eye.

Learn three clean jokes.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Wave at kids on school buses.

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

Rekindle old friendships.

Sing in the shower.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Plant flowers every spring.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Count your blessings.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Marry only for love.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

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

Stop blaming others.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

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

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

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

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Return all things you borrow.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

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

Have a firm handshake.

Keep secrets.

Wear polished shoes.

Sing in a choir.

Floss your teeth.

be there when people need you.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Be the first to say hello.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Compliment even small improvements.

Use the good silver.