Take responsibility for every area of your life.

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

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Wear polished shoes.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Compliment three people everyday.

Sing in a choir.

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

Keep secrets.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

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

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Say "please" a lot.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Marry only for love.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Avoid negative people.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

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

Plant flowers every spring.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Learn three clean jokes.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Be the first to say hello.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Return all things you borrow.

Use the good silver.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Compliment even small improvements.

Floss your teeth.

be there when people need you.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Rekindle old friendships.

Count your blessings.

Look people in the eye.

Call your mother.

Keep it simple.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

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

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Have a firm handshake.

Sing in the shower.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Have a dog.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Stop blaming others.

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

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Be forgiving of yourself and others.