Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Marry only for love.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Have a firm handshake.

Compliment three people everyday.

Keep secrets.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

be there when people need you.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Keep it simple.

Remember other people's birthdays.

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

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Have a dog.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Avoid negative people.

Stop blaming others.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Use the good silver.

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

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

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

Say "please" a lot.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Floss your teeth.

Call your mother.

Sing in a choir.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Learn three clean jokes.

Don't expect life to be fair.

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

Plant flowers every spring.

Look people in the eye.

Return all things you borrow.

Rekindle old friendships.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Compliment even small improvements.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Sing in the shower.

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

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Be the first to say hello.

Wear polished shoes.

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

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Count your blessings.