Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Marry only for love.

Call your mother.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Keep secrets.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Stop blaming others.

Avoid negative people.

Plant flowers every spring.

Keep it simple.

Compliment even small improvements.

Rekindle old friendships.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

be there when people need you.

Have a firm handshake.

Floss your teeth.

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

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

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

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Sing in a choir.

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

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Never underestimate the power of love.

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

Sing in the shower.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

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

Use the good silver.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Return all things you borrow.

Learn three clean jokes.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Be the first to say hello.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Have a dog.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Count your blessings.

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

Compliment three people everyday.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Wear polished shoes.

Say "please" a lot.

Look people in the eye.

Don't expect life to be fair.