Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Marry only for love.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Compliment even small improvements.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Keep it simple.

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

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

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Remember other people's birthdays.

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

Keep secrets.

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

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Look people in the eye.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Have a dog.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

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

Return all things you borrow.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Avoid negative people.

Use the good silver.

Compliment three people everyday.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Sing in a choir.

Floss your teeth.

Wear polished shoes.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Sing in the shower.

Rekindle old friendships.

Say "please" a lot.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Count your blessings.

Plant flowers every spring.

Call your mother.

Be the first to say hello.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Stop blaming others.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

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

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Have a firm handshake.

be there when people need you.

Learn three clean jokes.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Wave at kids on school buses.