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