be there when people need you.

Stop blaming others.

Marry only for love.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Sing in the shower.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

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

Be the first to say hello.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Call your mother.

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

Return all things you borrow.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Rekindle old friendships.

Wear polished shoes.

Sing in a choir.

Avoid negative people.

Say "please" a lot.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

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

Have a firm handshake.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

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

Don't expect life to be fair.

Floss your teeth.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Compliment even small improvements.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Keep secrets.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Keep it simple.

Look people in the eye.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

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

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

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

Compliment three people everyday.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Learn three clean jokes.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Count your blessings.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Have a dog.

Plant flowers every spring.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Use the good silver.