Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Plant flowers every spring.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Look people in the eye.

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

Marry only for love.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Say "please" a lot.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

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

Keep it simple.

Call your mother.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Learn three clean jokes.

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

Be the first to say hello.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Compliment even small improvements.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Floss your teeth.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

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

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Stop blaming others.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Return all things you borrow.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Compliment three people everyday.

Rekindle old friendships.

Use the good silver.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Have a dog.

Avoid negative people.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Count your blessings.

Sing in the shower.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

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

Wear polished shoes.

be there when people need you.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Sing in a choir.

Have a firm handshake.

Keep secrets.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

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