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