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