Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

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

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

Never underestimate the power of love.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Avoid negative people.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Compliment three people everyday.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Have a dog.

Sing in a choir.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Keep secrets.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Use the good silver.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Learn three clean jokes.

Return all things you borrow.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Floss your teeth.

Have a firm handshake.

Call your mother.

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

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

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

Be the first to say hello.

Wear polished shoes.

Say "please" a lot.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Marry only for love.

Stop blaming others.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

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

Keep it simple.

be there when people need you.

Compliment even small improvements.

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

Sing in the shower.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Rekindle old friendships.

Count your blessings.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Look people in the eye.

Plant flowers every spring.