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