Have a dog.

Remember other people's birthdays.

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

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

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

Wear polished shoes.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Wave at kids on school buses.

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

Look people in the eye.

Keep secrets.

Sing in a choir.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Keep it simple.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Be the first to say hello.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Plant flowers every spring.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Rekindle old friendships.

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

Say "please" a lot.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Compliment even small improvements.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Stop blaming others.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Use the good silver.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Floss your teeth.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Learn three clean jokes.

Compliment three people everyday.

Avoid negative people.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Call your mother.

Return all things you borrow.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Marry only for love.

Count your blessings.

Sing in the shower.

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

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

be there when people need you.

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

Have a firm handshake.