Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Stop blaming others.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

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

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Floss your teeth.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Return all things you borrow.

Compliment even small improvements.

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

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

Say "please" a lot.

Marry only for love.

Plant flowers every spring.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Look people in the eye.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Have a firm handshake.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

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

Rekindle old friendships.

Be the first to say hello.

Have a dog.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Wear polished shoes.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Avoid negative people.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Count your blessings.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Use the good silver.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

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

Keep secrets.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Call your mother.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Sing in a choir.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Learn three clean jokes.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Sing in the shower.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Keep it simple.

be there when people need you.

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

Compliment three people everyday.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.