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