Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Sing in the shower.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

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

Call your mother.

Compliment three people everyday.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

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

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Have a dog.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Wear polished shoes.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Marry only for love.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Compliment even small improvements.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Count your blessings.

Say "please" a lot.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Floss your teeth.

Learn three clean jokes.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Sing in a choir.

Look people in the eye.

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

Keep secrets.

be there when people need you.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Stop blaming others.

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

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Use the good silver.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Plant flowers every spring.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Be the first to say hello.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Have a firm handshake.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Rekindle old friendships.

Keep it simple.

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

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Return all things you borrow.

Avoid negative people.

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