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