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