Wear polished shoes.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Call your mother.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Sing in the shower.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Sing in a choir.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Learn three clean jokes.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Have a dog.

Say "please" a lot.

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

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Stop blaming others.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Count your blessings.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Have a firm handshake.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Keep secrets.

Marry only for love.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Return all things you borrow.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Compliment even small improvements.

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

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

Floss your teeth.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

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

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

Look people in the eye.

be there when people need you.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Rekindle old friendships.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Keep it simple.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Be the first to say hello.

Use the good silver.

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

Compliment three people everyday.

Plant flowers every spring.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Avoid negative people.