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