Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

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

Wear polished shoes.

Use the good silver.

Have a dog.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Wave at kids on school buses.

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

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Stop blaming others.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

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

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Keep secrets.

Count your blessings.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Plant flowers every spring.

Marry only for love.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Sing in a choir.

Keep it simple.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Rekindle old friendships.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Floss your teeth.

be there when people need you.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Have a firm handshake.

Learn three clean jokes.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Don't expect life to be fair.

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

Plant a tree on your birthday.

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

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Compliment three people everyday.

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

Say "please" a lot.

Be the first to say hello.

Sing in the shower.

Look people in the eye.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Avoid negative people.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Return all things you borrow.

Call your mother.

Compliment even small improvements.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.