Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Remember other people's birthdays.

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

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Sing in a choir.

Have a dog.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

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

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Say "please" a lot.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Stop blaming others.

Keep secrets.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Wear polished shoes.

Plant flowers every spring.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Learn three clean jokes.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Rekindle old friendships.

Keep it simple.

be there when people need you.

Sing in the shower.

Return all things you borrow.

Have a firm handshake.

Never underestimate the power of love.

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

Count your blessings.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Floss your teeth.

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

Marry only for love.

Call your mother.

Compliment even small improvements.

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

Use the good silver.

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

Be the first to say hello.

Avoid negative people.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Look people in the eye.

Compliment three people everyday.