be there when people need you.

Have a firm handshake.

Avoid negative people.

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

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

Floss your teeth.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Plant flowers every spring.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

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

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Stop blaming others.

Compliment three people everyday.

Marry only for love.

Have a dog.

Compliment even small improvements.

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

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

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

Keep secrets.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Wear polished shoes.

Say "please" a lot.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Look people in the eye.

Count your blessings.

Keep it simple.

Sing in a choir.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Use the good silver.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Call your mother.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Learn three clean jokes.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Sing in the shower.

Be the first to say hello.

Rekindle old friendships.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Return all things you borrow.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

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

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Keep your promises (no matter what).