Say "thank-you" a lot.

be there when people need you.

Call your mother.

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

Floss your teeth.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Marry only for love.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Have a firm handshake.

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

Wave at kids on school buses.

Have a dog.

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

Say "please" a lot.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Keep it simple.

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

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Avoid negative people.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Compliment even small improvements.

Wear polished shoes.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Plant flowers every spring.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Rekindle old friendships.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Compliment three people everyday.

Stop blaming others.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Look people in the eye.

Return all things you borrow.

Keep secrets.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Learn three clean jokes.

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

Sing in the shower.

Be the first to say hello.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Sing in a choir.

Use the good silver.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Count your blessings.

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