Learn three clean jokes.

Wear polished shoes.

Have a dog.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Rekindle old friendships.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Look people in the eye.

Sing in a choir.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Avoid negative people.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Plant flowers every spring.

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

Sing in the shower.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

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

Keep it simple.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Say "please" a lot.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

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

Compliment three people everyday.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Keep secrets.

Have a firm handshake.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Use the good silver.

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

Call your mother.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Never refuse homemade brownies.

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

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

be there when people need you.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Count your blessings.

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

Stop blaming others.

Return all things you borrow.

Be the first to say hello.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Compliment even small improvements.

Marry only for love.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Floss your teeth.