Never underestimate the power of love.

Wear polished shoes.

Look people in the eye.

Have a firm handshake.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

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

Marry only for love.

Avoid negative people.

Be the first to say hello.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Learn three clean jokes.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Say "please" a lot.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Return all things you borrow.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Rekindle old friendships.

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.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Call your mother.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

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

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

be there when people need you.

Floss your teeth.

Compliment even small improvements.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Plant flowers every spring.

Count your blessings.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

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

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Use the good silver.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Keep secrets.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Sing in the shower.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Compliment three people everyday.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Sing in a choir.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Stop blaming others.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

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

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Have a dog.

Keep it simple.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

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