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