Don't expect life to be fair.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Plant flowers every spring.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Stop blaming others.

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

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Compliment three people everyday.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Wear polished shoes.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Avoid negative people.

Use the good silver.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

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

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

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

Learn three clean jokes.

Sing in the shower.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Have a firm handshake.

Call your mother.

Return all things you borrow.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

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

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

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Have a dog.

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

Marry only for love.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Sing in a choir.

Be the first to say hello.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

be there when people need you.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Compliment even small improvements.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Keep it simple.

Rekindle old friendships.

Count your blessings.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Look people in the eye.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Say "please" a lot.

Keep secrets.

Floss your teeth.