Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Have a dog.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Avoid negative people.

Use the good silver.

be there when people need you.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Call your mother.

Wear polished shoes.

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

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Look people in the eye.

Compliment even small improvements.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Return all things you borrow.

Compliment three people everyday.

Sing in the shower.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Keep it simple.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Say "please" a lot.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Sing in a choir.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

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

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

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Have a firm handshake.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Plant flowers every spring.

Count your blessings.

Floss your teeth.

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

Remember other people's birthdays.

Learn three clean jokes.

Rekindle old friendships.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Keep secrets.

Stop blaming others.

Be the first to say hello.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

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

Marry only for love.

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