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