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

Return all things you borrow.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Call your mother.

Stop blaming others.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Use the good silver.

Compliment even small improvements.

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

Floss your teeth.

Keep it simple.

Wear polished shoes.

be there when people need you.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Say "please" a lot.

Sing in the shower.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Look people in the eye.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Sing in a choir.

Count your blessings.

Have a firm handshake.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Be the first to say hello.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Compliment three people everyday.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

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

Rekindle old friendships.

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

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Avoid negative people.

Marry only for love.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Have a dog.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Keep secrets.

Learn three clean jokes.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Remember other people's birthdays.

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

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Plant flowers every spring.

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

Always accept an outstretched hand.