Wear polished shoes.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Keep secrets.

Keep it simple.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Use the good silver.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Look people in the eye.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Count your blessings.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Have a dog.

Have a firm handshake.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Call your mother.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Stop blaming others.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Return all things you borrow.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Be the first to say hello.

Learn three clean jokes.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

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

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Plant flowers every spring.

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

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

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Sing in a choir.

Compliment three people everyday.

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

Avoid negative people.

Compliment even small improvements.

be there when people need you.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

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

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

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

Rekindle old friendships.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Floss your teeth.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Marry only for love.

Sing in the shower.

Say "please" a lot.