Have a dog.
Wear polished shoes.
Never refuse homemade brownies.
Have a firm handshake.
Don't expect life to be fair.
Rekindle old friendships.
Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.
Return all things you borrow.
Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.
Send lots of Valentines Day cards and sign them "Someone who thinks you're terrific."
Floss your teeth.
Dance like no-one is watching. Sing like no-one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt.
Plant flowers every spring.
Look people in the eye.
Sing in a choir.
Commit yourself to constant improvement.
Leave everything a little better than you found it.
Say "thank-you" a lot.
Drink champagne for no reason at all.
Make new friends but cherish the old ones.
Call your mother.
Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.
Learn three clean jokes.
Compliment three people everyday.
be there when people need you.
Compliment even small improvements.
Don't be afraid to say "I made a mistake."
Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.
Sing in the shower.
Strive for excellence, not for perfection.
Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
Take responsibility for every area of your life.
Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
Remember other people's birthdays.
Don't be afraid to say "I don't know."
Avoid negative people.
Keep your promises (no matter what).
Be the first to say hello.
Keep secrets.
Plant a tree on your birthday.
Use the good silver.
Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
Count your blessings.
Never underestimate the power of love.
Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it.
Always accept an outstretched hand.
Be forgiving of yourself and others.
Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
Over tip breakfast waitresses.
Marry only for love.
Carry jumper cables in your trunk.
Stop blaming others.
Wave at kids on school buses.
Keep it simple.
Say "please" a lot.
