Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Stop blaming others.

be there when people need you.

Look people in the eye.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Count your blessings.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Rekindle old friendships.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Return all things you borrow.

Say "please" a lot.

Call your mother.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Have a dog.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

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

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Keep secrets.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Avoid negative people.

Have a firm handshake.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Be the first to say hello.

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

Sing in the shower.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Learn three clean jokes.

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

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

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

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Keep it simple.

Compliment even small improvements.

Floss your teeth.

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

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Plant flowers every spring.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Marry only for love.

Wear polished shoes.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Don't expect life to be fair.

Sing in a choir.

Compliment three people everyday.

Use the good silver.

Say "thank-you" a lot.