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