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