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