Have a dog.

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

Say "please" a lot.

Keep secrets.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

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

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

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Be the first to say hello.

Sing in a choir.

Have a firm handshake.

Rekindle old friendships.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Marry only for love.

Learn three clean jokes.

Wear polished shoes.

Floss your teeth.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Stop blaming others.

Return all things you borrow.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Look people in the eye.

Count your blessings.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Call your mother.

be there when people need you.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Avoid negative people.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

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

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Compliment even small improvements.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

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

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

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

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Sing in the shower.

Compliment three people everyday.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Use the good silver.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Keep it simple.

Plant flowers every spring.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Wave at kids on school buses.