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