Have a firm handshake.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Sing in the shower.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Keep secrets.

Marry only for love.

Compliment even small improvements.

Rekindle old friendships.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Count your blessings.

Use the good silver.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

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

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Stop blaming others.

Floss your teeth.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Look people in the eye.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Sing in a choir.

Plant flowers every spring.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Wave at kids on school buses.

be there when people need you.

Avoid negative people.

Be the first to say hello.

Wear polished shoes.

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

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

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

Learn three clean jokes.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

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

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Return all things you borrow.

Have a dog.

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

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Compliment three people everyday.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Say "please" a lot.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Keep it simple.

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

Call your mother.