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

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Have a firm handshake.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Say "please" a lot.

Call your mother.

Compliment three people everyday.

Learn three clean jokes.

Floss your teeth.

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

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Return all things you borrow.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Compliment even small improvements.

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

Count your blessings.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Sing in a choir.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Plant flowers every spring.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Sing in the shower.

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

Look people in the eye.

be there when people need you.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Have a dog.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Use the good silver.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Keep it simple.

Marry only for love.

Be the first to say hello.

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

Rekindle old friendships.

Avoid negative people.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

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

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Wear polished shoes.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Stop blaming others.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Keep secrets.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.