Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

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

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Stop blaming others.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

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

Wear polished shoes.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Call your mother.

Rekindle old friendships.

Have a dog.

Marry only for love.

Learn three clean jokes.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

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

Look people in the eye.

Compliment even small improvements.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Avoid negative people.

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

Wave at kids on school buses.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Return all things you borrow.

Say "please" a lot.

Sing in the shower.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Plant flowers every spring.

Keep secrets.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Keep it simple.

Sing in a choir.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Floss your teeth.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

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

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

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

Use the good silver.

be there when people need you.

Count your blessings.

Be the first to say hello.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Compliment three people everyday.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Have a firm handshake.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.