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

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Avoid negative people.

Stop blaming others.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Have a firm handshake.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Sing in a choir.

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

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Marry only for love.

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

Keep it simple.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Wave at kids on school buses.

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

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Look people in the eye.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Use the good silver.

Say "please" a lot.

Have a dog.

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.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Compliment three people everyday.

Keep secrets.

Sing in the shower.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Count your blessings.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Floss your teeth.

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

Compliment even small improvements.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Return all things you borrow.

Rekindle old friendships.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Wear polished shoes.

Call your mother.

Learn three clean jokes.

Plant flowers every spring.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Be the first to say hello.

be there when people need you.

Never refuse homemade brownies.