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

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

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Have a dog.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Be the first to say hello.

Say "please" a lot.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Compliment even small improvements.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Count your blessings.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Sing in the shower.

Keep it simple.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Look people in the eye.

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

Learn three clean jokes.

Marry only for love.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Have a firm handshake.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

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

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Return all things you borrow.

Compliment three people everyday.

Avoid negative people.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Wear polished shoes.

Floss your teeth.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Keep secrets.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Use the good silver.

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

Call your mother.

Rekindle old friendships.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Sing in a choir.

be there when people need you.

Plant flowers every spring.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Stop blaming others.

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

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.