Don't expect life to be fair.

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

Use the good silver.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Floss your teeth.

Have a firm handshake.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

be there when people need you.

Return all things you borrow.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Sing in a choir.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Compliment three people everyday.

Sing in the shower.

Learn three clean jokes.

Keep it simple.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Say "please" a lot.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Wear polished shoes.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

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

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

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

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Count your blessings.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Keep secrets.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Compliment even small improvements.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Be the first to say hello.

Have a dog.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

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

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

Stop blaming others.

Avoid negative people.

Plant flowers every spring.

Look people in the eye.

Call your mother.

Marry only for love.

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

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Rekindle old friendships.